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| Egypt waging ‘battle for development’ in Sinai after liberation from occupation and terrorism: Sisi |
| 2023-04-27 |
Well, they did get the Israel-developed resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, and a few small oil wells, but the rest of it is the hidden homes of smugglers snd jihadis — some prize Egypt negotiated after losing the Yom Kippur War, including the encirclement of Egypt’s Third Army and Ariel Sharon’s group driving within 40 miles of Cairo while Israeli tanks got to 10 miles of Damascus. [AlAhram] In a televised speech to commemorate the 41st anniversary of Sinai Liberation Day on Tuesday, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said that Egypt is now waging a "battle for the development of Sinai" following its liberation from occupation and terrorism.Development is a good thing, and long overdue... "The 25th of April will remain a remarkable day each year in the history of our nation, representing a result we are proud of for the glorious October War, the grinding of the peace processor, and the long diplomatic journey, embodying the will of a people who refused to live in defeat," the Egyptian President said."On this day, we extend our sincere respect and admiration, on behalf of Egypt and its people, to the heroic President Mohammed Anwar El-Sadat, the leader of war and peace, who made the toughest decisions in the most critical times and in the darkest days," El-Sisi said as he paid tribute to the late president. The late president El-Sadat gave the order to attack on 6 October 1973 to liberate Sinai from Israeli occupation. He then embarked in 1977 on a peace initiative to end the decades-old wars between Egypt and Israel that led to the signing of the historic Camp David Peace Accords between the two countries in 1979. Sinai Liberation Day is an annual holiday that marks the anniversary of the final withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Sinai Peninsula in 1982, as per the peace accords. And Egypt has accepted lotsa money since to continue not going to war against Israel. They do this kind of thing instead. El-Sisi also spoke of the difficulties posed by the war on terrorism in Sinai over the past decade."Extremists from all over flocked to [Sinai], seeking to separate it from the homeland by spreading terror and fear, thinking that they could terrorise the Egyptian army and police." However, a woman is only as old as she admits... they ignored "the fact that this great army and brave coppers are fierce fighters who fear no death in the way of God and the homeland," he said, adding that the Egyptian people stood behind the Egyptian army and police in those years. The Egyptian president said that the sacrifices and heroism made by the Armed Forces and civilian police during the war on terrorism will be talked about with pride and dignity for generations to come. "We will continue to work towards enhancing and protecting [Sinai]. We have embarked on a battle for the development of Sinai that requires enormous efforts, sincerity of intention and patience in work," El-Sisi said in his speech. The aim of the Egyptian state in Sinai is now to provide a new reality that befits the sacrifices of Egyptians from Sinai and every corner of the country. These comments come on the heel of El-Sisi’s visit last month to Ismailia, where he said the defeat of terrorism in Sinai has paved the way for the reconstruction of the peninsula. Earlier Tuesday, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi laid wreathes on the tombs of the unknown soldier and the late President Mohammed Anwar El-Sadat at the Unknown Soldier Memorial in Cairo's Nasr City. He was accompanied by Minister of Defence and Military Production General Mohammed Zaki and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant-General Osama Askar. Related: Sinai Liberation Day: 2023-04-11 Egyptians to enjoy Eid El-Fitr, Sinai Liberation Day holiday from 20 to 25 April Sinai Liberation Day: 2016-04-26 Egyptian police fire tear gas, birdshot at Cairo protesters Sinai Liberation Day: 2013-05-10 Abu-Ismail to be questioned over 'offensive' comments on Egypt military |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #1 They've kinda been doing this since the Greeks. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2023-04-27 13:01 |