CAIRO – The Israeli aggressions in the region, including the attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, was an attempt from the Israeli government to drag the region into violence, said Former Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Hegazy.
In exclusive statements to MENA on Sunday, Hegazy said that the government of Benjamin Netanyahu strives to stay in power through dragging the Mideast region into confrontations, especially after Egypt, the regional power, and the US confronted a plan to carry out a military attack on the Palestinian city of Rafah.
The Israeli army failed to achieve its objectives, including the ability to eliminate Hamas and bring back hostages, he added.
The Israeli government and its prime minister considered that widening the violence and the continuation of war will enable it to remain in power, he went on to say.
He also appreciated Egypt’s stance and its call for maximum self-control to prevent further instability and tension in the region.
