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Netanyahu praises Mubarak's commitment to 'peace and security'

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AFP Jerusalem
Last Updated : Feb 25 2020 | 7:46 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, who died on Tuesday aged 91, for delivering "peace and security" to his people and for achieving "peace with Israel".

"In the name of Israel's citizens and government, I'd like to express deep sorrow over the passing of president Hosni Mubarak," Netanyahu said, calling the long-serving Egyptian leader "a personal friend.. who brought his people to peace and security (and) to peace with Israel.

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First Published: Feb 25 2020 | 7:46 PM IST

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