“‎Israel’s peace treaties with Egypt and with Jordan are the cornerstone of stability in the region, and are critical assets for our countries. I welcome President al-Sisi’‎s offer of Egyptian leadership in efforts to advance peace with the Palestinians and a broader peace in our region. Today I call again on the Palestinians to follow the greatest example of Egypt and Jordan and join us for direct negotiations. This is the only way we can address all the outstanding problems and turn the vision of peace based on two states for two peoples into a reality.” (PM Benjamin Netanyahu during Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Showery’s visit to Israel, 10/07/2016)