Israel's Netanyahu in Egypt talks

Cairo, 12 May-(ANA)-Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said he wants Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace, security, and prosperity.

After talks in Egypt with President Hosni Mubarak, he added that he wanted peace talks to resume as soon as possible.

Relations between Israel and its oldest Arab ally have been tense since Mr Netanyahu became prime minister heading a mainly right-wing government.

Egypt is concerned about its approach to peace with the Palestinians and its foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman. .

Both Mr Netanyahu and Mr Mubarak are due to head to Washington to meet President Barack Obama soon.

Mr Obama has promised to vigorously pursue peacemaking in this region. (ANA)

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