Against Qatar and Turkey: How al-Sisi is trying to maintain influence
Egypt is intensifying diplomatic efforts around the situation in the Gaza Strip, seeking to maintain a central role in negotiations amid competition with Qatar and Turkey. This is reported by Maariv. According to a source…
Assessment
Egypt is maneuvering to protect its position as a central mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks, facing competition from Qatar and Turkey. Cairo is hosting a four-party meeting this week with the US, Qatar, and Turkey to enforce existing agreements. The key question is whether Egypt can secure a binding enforcement mechanism and whether US President Donald Trump will apply pressure as Egypt hopes. The outcome will signal whether Egypt retains its traditional diplomatic leverage or loses ground to rival regional players.