Israel seeks to resume diplomatic presence in Cairo

Political sources in Israel have revealed that the government in Tel Aviv is engaged in discussions with Egypt’s military rulers about reopening it’s embassy in Cairo.

According to reports on Israel Radio, it is hoped that new ambassador Yaakov Amitai will be able to start work soon and present his credentials to Field Marshall Mohamed Tantawi, the head of the ruling military council in Egypt. The embassy was closed after protestors stormed the building in September, after which all diplomatic staff and their families returned to Israel.