PM: Israel ready to work with Arab states on peace process

Benjamin Netanyahu praises Egypt’s Sissi for his comments on promoting the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, saying Israel is ready to work with Arab states to advance peace.

“I welcome Egyptian President el-Sissi’s remarks and his willingness to make every effort to advance a future of peace and security between us and the Palestinians and the peoples of the region,” he says. “Israel is ready to participate with Egypt and other Arab states in advancing both the diplomatic process and stability in the region. I appreciate President el-Sissi’s work and also draw encouragement from his leadership on this important issue.”