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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Conference of Presidents heads meet Egyptian president in Cairo amid tense Israel-Egypt relations
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Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations chair Betsy Berns Korn and CEO William Daroff met today in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to discuss regional developments and issues related to advancing peace, stability and cooperation across the Middle East, the organization says.
The meeting took place despite political tensions between Israel and Egypt. Sissi refuses to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or attend a joint summit with US President Donald Trump, according to reports.
Conference of Presidents Chair @BetsyBerns Korn and CEO William @Daroff met today in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss regional developments and the importance of advancing peace, stability, and cooperation across the Middle East.
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— Conf Of Presidents (@Conf_of_Pres) June 2, 2026
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