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Egypt strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

CAIRO, Nov 14 (KUNA) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohammad Kamel Amr strongly condemned Wednesday the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate stop to the Israeli escalation. In a joint press conference with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton, Amr said the Israeli escalation is very dangerous and could have grave impacts on the stability and security of the region. He went on to say that Egypt condemns with the strongest words the Israeli attacks on Gaza people and its assassination policy.
For her part, Ashton refused to comment on the reports about the developments in Gaza, saying she waits the official reports on the situation there.
A top Hamas commander was among seven Palestinians, including children and civilians, killed in more than 20 Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. (end) rg.ibi KUNA 142154 Nov 12NNNN