Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak dies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday expressed sorrow for the death of his "personal friend," Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak.

"On behalf of the citizens of Israel and on behalf of the Israeli government, I would like to express deep sorrow on the passing of President Hosni Mubarak," Netanyahu said in a video statement.

He offered his condolences to Mubarak's family, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, and the Egyptian people.

Netanyahu eulogized Mubarak as a leader "who led his people to peace and security, to peace with Israel," adding they met "many times."

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