Monday, June 17, 2013

Mursi Was Expected to Close Israeli Embassy Instead of Cutting Ties with Syria


"Mursi's remarks at a conference dubbed 'Support for Syria' in Cairo means declaring war on the Syrian government," Menni al-Shazali was quoted as saying by al-Youm al-Sabe' news website on Sunday.

"The president talked about closing the Syrian embassy while all of us thought that he would decide to shut down the Israeli mission," she added.

Mursi announced on Saturday the end of diplomatic ties with the Syrian government led by Bashar Al-Asaad. "We have decided to close down the Syrian embassy in Cairo," he said, adding, "We also intend to recall Egypt's charge d'affaires (from Damascus)." .... http://english.farsnews.com