Israel’s Ex-Defense Minister: Omar Suleiman Was An Arab, Egyptian Patriot

In a statement released in response to news of Omar Suleiman’s death, former Defense Minister and Labor MK Binyamin Ben Eliezer said he felt “deep sorrow over the passing of Omar Suleiman, an Egyptian and Arab patriot, and an important leader, who has done much for Egypt’s security and strength.”

“Omar Suleiman, who is his great activity, his personality and steadfastness, provided a significant contribution to stability in the Middle East, as well as a significant contribution to the maintain and safeguarding of the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, which he considered to be an important Egyptian interest,” Eliezer added.

The former defense minister also added “on a personal note, I’ll miss him.”