China News Service, February 26. According to the Egyptian "Pyramid" report, on the 25th local time, former Egyptian President Mubarak died of a long-term illness at the age of 91. State leaders of Israel and the Arab League and leaders of regional organizations issued statements expressing their condolences.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Mubarak for his efforts to achieve peace. Netanyahu called it a "personal friend" and said that Mubarak "led his country toward peace and security and peace with Israel."
The UAE announced that it would lower its flag at mourning for Mubarak. UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash praised Mubarak for "wisdom and courage" and his efforts to resolve several crises in the Arab world.
Data map: Former Egyptian President Mubarak.
Palestinian President Abbas's office issued a statement praising Mubarak "for supporting the Palestinian cause and the Palestinian people's position to realize their rights to freedom and independence."
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, secretary-general of the Arab League, expressed his condolences to Mubarak, calling him "a president committed to peace and development in Egypt and the Middle East."
Mubarak became president of Egypt in 1981 and has been re-elected several times since then. In early 2011, he was forced to resign due to large-scale protests and sentenced to life imprisonment after stepping down.
At the end of 2014, the Egyptian court reopened Mubarak's alleged murder of the demonstrator and acquitted him, which has caused controversy. Mubarak was released in 2017, ending his sentence.
On February 25, 2020, Mubarak died of a chronic illness at a hospital in Cairo at the age of 91.