Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu withdrew from the Sharm El-Sheikh summit after initially accepting the invitation. According to a source, Netanyahu's decision was influenced by Turkey's protest against his attendance and the presence of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the event. The source indicated that Netanyahu wanted to avoid any proximity to Abbas, contributing to his decision not to participate. The summit, which aimed to bring together regional leaders, was affected by these diplomatic tensions.
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