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Shoukry reviewed the Egyptian counter-terrorism role, which coincides with the economic reform measures.
Replying to a question on other possible restorations for other Jewish synagogues, she said “first things first. The country has other priorities.”
The synagogue is one of the oldest Jewish temples in Egypt; it was established in 1354, but was desecrated when Napoleon Bonaparte's campaign shelled it.
Inside a library of a synagogue in downtown Cairo, hundreds of Judaic books dating from the medieval ages to 20th century are shelved.
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