(Jerusalem Post) Khaled Abu Toameh and Herb Keinon - "Mubarak is trying to create regional momentum for the process," one senior official in the Prime Minister's Office said. "He wants to show everyone that there are not only those opposed to the process, like Hizballah and Iran, but also those who support it." The official said that Israel agreed to hold the meeting in Egypt as a show of appreciation to Mubarak for playing an active role in encouraging Abbas to deploy forces in Gaza and calm down the situation. Israel also wants to see Egypt actively involved in patrolling its border with Gaza and preventing the smuggling of terrorists and arms.
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