Egyptian presidential candidates laud termination of gas deal
Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh, one of Egypt's presidential candidates, congratulated Egypt's decision to terminate its gas deal with Israel. "The Egyptian people do not want to export gas to Israel and the president must act according to their wishes," said Fotouh.
Hamdeen Sabahi, another presidential hopeful also commended the decision. "I hope this decision is permanent in order for Egypt to better guard its national resources," said Sabahi on his Twitter account. (Roi Kais)
