While not specifically mentioning the Camp David peace treaty with Israel by name, in his address before the United Nations last week Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi reiterated his government�s commitment to all agreements signed by previous governments. Morsi added that he is the first democratically elected president of his country.

The Islamic Brotherhood-affiliated leader did dedicate a good portion of the beginning of his address to Islam and Mohammad, moving on to other issues, including �occupied Jerusalem� and the need to resolve the status of the capital of the State of Palestine.

“It is a shame that the world continues to ignore the rights of the Palestinians. All forms of occupation of the Arab nation must end. I promise that Egypt will support any Palestinian maneuver in the UN to obtain their legitimate right to a state.”

Morsi�s attacks against Israel came in other forms as well, including a call for a nuclear free Middle East �without exceptions�.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)