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US Secretary of State says Washington backs Egypt in fight against terror

CAIRO - US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Monday Washington supports Egypt's fight against Islamic State but reiterated that it advocated free and fair elections in the country.
Speaking at a joint news conference with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukri, Tillerson also said that Washington remained committed to achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East between Israel and the Palestinians, despite President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.