Amr Moussa warns Israel not to get involved in Iraqi crisis
Egypt, Politics, 11/20/1997

As a response to journalists' questions concerning Israel's attempts to take an active role in the current Iraqi crisis, Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said that it would be best for Israel not interfere in this crisis at all, because Israeli interference would be an obstacle in the way of any solution.

Moussa stated that there are focused diplomatic efforts underway to find a peaceful political solution between Iraq and the UN.

Moussa also said that Egypt is exerting efforts to communicate with all the concerned parties to offer help, adding that Egypt hopes to succeed in its endeavors to defuse the situation.

As a response to a question concerning the Doha conference's effect on Damascus Declaration meetings which are to be held in Doha next month, Moussa said that there is no connection between them, but the next meeting for the declaration states won't be held be held in Doha.

Moussa refused to comment on the Qatari foreign minister's accusation directed at Egypt, saying, "I won't comment on the insult. We'll handle the situation."

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