a sign of positive relations between Israel and Egypt under an Islamist president in Cairo

Egypt appoints new envoy to Israel, ending fears of diplomatic downgrade

Egypt's choice of an envoy familiar with Israel counters concerns in Jerusalem that relations with Cairo could be downgraded with the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt

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