President invites Egypt’s deputy ambassador amid quarrel over apology, rocket fire in south.
Peres wished Egyptian Diplomat Mustafa al-Kuni prosperity and told that he had great respect for Egyptians
President Shimon Peres held a dinner marking the Arab holy month of Ramadan at his residence in Jerusalem Sunday evening, inviting Egypt’s deputy ambassador to participate amid threats the country would withdraw its ambassador from Israel.
At the end of the festive meal, which also took place amid rocket fire from Gaza on southern Israel, Peres addressed the diplomat, Mustafa al-Kuni, saying he hoped Egypt would “be liberated and know economic prosperity”. Al-Kuni refused an offer to speak.
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