Netanyahu: Egypt turmoil proves need for security assurances in Mideast peace deal

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Israel will continue to adhere to its peace treaty with Egypt in wake of the storming of Israel's embassy in Cairo, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, adding that continued Mideast turmoil proves that Israel is right to insist on security assurances in any future peace deal.

Earlier Saturday Egypt raised its national alertness level following a severe nighttime incident late Friday, as thousands of Egyptian protesters attacked the Israeli embassy in Cairo, resulting in the evacuation of dozens of Israeli diplomats.

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One of these interests, the premier said, was Israel's continued "struggle for peace with the Palestinians," adding that direct talks were the only way to achieve peace. Netanyahu also said that continued Mideast turmoil proved the importance of security assurances in future peace deals.

"I believe there are many in Israel and in the world that understand our justified insistence on maintaining Israel's security needs in any future deal," Netanyahu said.

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