Israeli National Security Advisor Secretly Visits Cairo
Israeli media reveals details about the National Security Advisor's secret trip to Cairo, disclosing details of what it entailed.
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An Israeli flag next to an Egyptian one at the "Nitzana" crossing.
Israeli media announced that the Israeli National Security Advisor is visiting Cairo in an unannounced visit.
According to the Israeli "i24 News," Eyal Hulata, the National Security Advisor of "Israel," headed the Israeli delegation. He met with Abbas Kamel, the Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate.
The Israeli website said exclusive sources revealed details of the Israeli security delegation to Cairo at the beginning of this week to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip and the negotiations between the Palestinian factions.
The sources claimed that the delegation was headed by National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata, who met with the Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate, Abbas Kamel, and the person in charge of the "Gaza File" in the directorate, Major General Ahmed Abdel-Khalek.
The file, according to the Israeli website, discusses the prisoner exchange deal and the visions for it, as they see it as one of the first steps to reach a long-term 'peace agreement.'
The sources stated that the Egyptians demanded the Israeli officials to work on making concessions to ensure that the negotiations go smoothly in the next few days and that the situation in the Gaza Strip does not escalate.
The sources also revealed that there is an anticipated Egyptian visit to Ramallah and Gaza during the next week to discuss the Egyptian steps aiming for peace between the Palestinian factions.
