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Israeli diplomats to return to Cairo embassy
18.09.2011, Israel and the World Four Israeli diplomats and security personnel will return to Israel's embassy in Cairo after being evacuated amid violent protests.
Their return comes amid reports by the Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram that the protesters were paid to attack the embassy.
The envoys will return to Cairo to a new building and will deal only with low-level issues in an effort to retain Israel's diplomatic presence in Egypt, Ynet reported.
They left nearly two weeks ago after Egyptian demonstrators stormed Israel’s embassy in Cairo, necessitating the emergency rescue of its staff by Egyptian commandos.
Meanwhile, protesters questioned by Egyptian security reportedly said they were offered money to whip up the riots. The participants were bused to the area, then given dinner and envelopes containing money, according to the newspaper.
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