The October 7 attacks, along with the ensuing brutal Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, reverberated throughout the entire region. Cairo quickly recognized the severe risks posed by these events and dismissed the possibility that they would yield any positive outcomes for the Palestinian cause. The repercussions of October 7 and Israel’s war on Gaza primarily harm the Palestinian cause and its people, but also directly impact Egypt, given its deep-rooted connection to the Palestinian cause and its unique historical, political, security, and geographical ties with Gaza, the source of the attacks and the target of Israel’s retaliation.
A Year Later: Egypt’s Balanced and Pragmatic Policies in the Gaza Conflict
