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Israel's war in Gaza strains relations with Egypt

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Pablo Foley Elias
February 27, 2024

Israeli-Egyptian relations have been peaceful for more than 40 years. Israel's planned ground offensive on Rafah has prompted Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi to join international calls for restraint.

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