Trump Calls Egypt’s Sisi, Agree on UN ’Israel’ Vote Delay
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Egypt agreed to postpone a UN Security Council resolution against "Israeli" settlements when US President-elect Donald Trump called President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the presidency said Friday.
Egypt had requested on Thursday that its resolution demanding the apartheid "Israeli" entity halt settlements be postponed after "Israel" launched a frantic lobbying effort.
"The phone call touched on the draft resolution before the United Nations Security Council on "Israeli" settlements," a statement from Sisi's office said.
It further added: "The two leaders agreed on the importance of giving the new administration a chance to deal comprehensively with all the aspects of the Palestinian cause to achieve a comprehensive settlement."
Trump bluntly said Washington should use its veto to block the resolution.
"The resolution being considered at the United Nations Security Council regarding "Israel" should be vetoed," he said in a statement.
Sisi has expressed admiration for Trump.
He told the Financial Times in a recent interview that he was "very optimistic" about Trump.
"President-elect Trump is tackling terrorism with more resolve and seriousness and that's exactly what's needed now," he said.
Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team
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