Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said that the tunnels under the Egypt-Gaza border cause Egypt great harm, and that this country will not be dragged into another war, unless its territory is attacked.
Referring to the recent tension between Muslims and Copts in the country, he said that Egypt makes no distinction between its Muslim and Christian citizens, and that he is against religious extremism, especially at a time when external forces are trying to destabilize Egypt.
He added that the renewal of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Iran depends on whether the latter extradites 37 Egyptians who are staying in Iran and have been convicted of crimes in Egypt.
Source: Al-Ahram (Egypt), January 18, 2010
