CEMENTING TIES?
Egypt and Iran: Prospects for Rapprochement: Dr. Gawdat Bahgat, Gulf International Forum, June 7, 2023 — In May 2023, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman made separate state visits to both Egypt and Iran—two trips that were largely seen as an attempt to mediate between the two major Middle Eastern powers.
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Can Israel-Egypt Relations Be Repaired After Border Attack? – Opinion: Amir Avivi, Jerusalem Post, June 15, 2023
Wary of Harming Israel Ties, Egypt Looks to Bury Popular Praise for Border Attack: Lazar Berman, Times of Israel, June 14, 2023
Why’s Tel Aviv Concerned about Progress in Iran-Egypt Ties?: Alwaght, May 20, 2023
Egypt Seeks Larger Diplomatic Role in Middle East – Analysis: Seth J. Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, May 30, 2023
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The Lessons of the Deadly Egyptian Cross-Border Attack: Yaakov Lappin, JNS, June 6, 2023 — Days after the three Israeli soldiers were killed by a rogue Egyptian police officer in a cross-border terror attack, the Israel Defense Forces is reexamining all aspects of its security and operation protocols along the 128 mile border.
Fearing He Could Become A ‘Martyr’, Egypt Bans Public Funeral For Soldier ‘Who Killed Three Israelis; Thaer Mansour, The New Arab, June 7, 2023 –Tensions flared in Cairo as Egyptian authorities imposed a ban on activists and family members holding a public funeral for Mohamed Salah, a conscript whose alleged involvement in the killing of three Israeli soldiers has strained Egyptian-Israeli relations.
Have Erdogan and el-Sisi Ironed Out Their Difficulties?: Difficulties? Omer Yahalom and Fallia Lindenstrauss, INSS, June 8, 2023 — A little over six months ago, at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar, a meeting occurred that testified to the restart of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Egypt.
Inside Story: Nascent Egypt-Iran Détente Puts Normalization on Horizon: Amwaj, May 31, 2023 — The story: President Ebrahim Raisi has instructed Iran’s foreign ministry to initiate a process of reconciliation with Egypt.