The Egyptian government has publicly denounced Trump’s unilateral move to declare Jerusalem a capital of Israel. But, a report by the New York Times suggests that what is said in public by Egyptian officials is contradicted behind the scenes. The New York Times said that it has obtained audio recordings of Egyptian intelligence officer, Capt. Ashraf Al Kholi, urging TV hosts to promote a “quiet acceptance” of Trump’s Jerusalem decision. “At the end of the day, later on, Jerusalem won’t be much different from Ramallah,” says Capt.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 07, 2018 11:48 UTC