Tensions between Israel and Egypt rise
Tensions between Israel and Egypt have raised fears over a military confrontation between the two, fuelled by proposals to resettle Palestinians in the Sinai.
Reported by The National on April 21st, Egypt’s recent arms purchases have contributed to the rising tensions whilst, in Egypt, anger and frustration are prominent after Israel embraced Trump’s plan to resettle Gazans in Egypt and Jordan.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has been a prominent critic of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
The National
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