In a rare and historic shift, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has publicly labeled Israel an \u201cenemy\u201d \u2014 the first time an Egyptian leader has used such language since Anwar Sadat\u2019s groundbreaking 1977 trip to Jerusalem.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the Arab-Islamic summit, Sisi condemned Israel\u2019s military campaign in Gaza, warning that its actions not only threaten regional stability but also endanger Egypt\u2019s own security and the durability of peace agreements forged over decades.<\/p>\n
The declaration underscores rising tensions as Israel\u2019s offensive in Gaza draws increasing criticism from Arab states. Egypt, a key mediator in past ceasefire negotiations and one of the first Arab countries to sign a peace treaty with Israel, has long maintained a careful balance in its rhetoric.<\/p>\n
Analysts say Sisi\u2019s remarks reflect both domestic pressure as Egyptian citizens express outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and a growing sense that Israel\u2019s actions could destabilize Egypt\u2019s Sinai region.<\/p>\n
The statement signals a dramatic departure from Cairo\u2019s traditionally cautious diplomatic tone and raises questions about the future of Egypt-Israel relations, which have stood as a cornerstone of U.S.-backed regional stability for nearly five decades.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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