We must confront this Zionist entity. All ties of all kinds must be severed with this plundering criminal entity, which is supported by America and its weapons, as well as by its own nuclear weapons, the existence of which is well known. It will bring about their own destruction.

Egypt is practicing its very normal role on its soil and does not threaten anyone and there should not be any kind of international or regional concerns at all from the presence of Egyptian security forces.

I'm very keen on having true freedom of expression. True freedom of faith. And free practice of religious faith.

I am the first Egyptian civilian president elected democratically, freely, following a great, peaceful revolution.