Mr.Netanyahu said he will fly on Tuesday to Egypt, which has been mediating between Israel and Hamas on the prisoner swap.

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For several years he has been trying to prepare Egypt for his death or health problem induced retirement.

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Sabahy has been critical of Egypt's relationship with Israel, even though he said he's not going to take on the Camp David peace treaty between the countries.

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