Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has announced his willingness to send troops into the future Palestinian State towards guaranteeing Israel�s security. The Egyptian leader made his comment during an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera published Sunday. Members of the president�s staff explain Sisi feels this is a move that Egypt feels will assist in encouraging Israel to move ahead towards implementation of the two-state solution.

It is reported that el-Sisi detailed his plan in meetings with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and PA (Palestinian Authority) leader Abu Mazen. El-Sisi is quoted saying that Israel needs to �take a courageous step�.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)