Egypt silent on Israeli takeover of Gaza buffer zone

theguardian.com

Egypt remains silent as Israel takes over Gaza buffer zone, breaching a 1979 peace accord. Israel gains control of the Philadelphi corridor, sparking concerns of escalation. Egyptian public anger simmers as Cairo refrains from official comments. Egyptian opposition voices discontent, but protests face crackdown. Egyptian regime fears protests could escalate to broader issues like the economy. At least 120 protest-related arrests have been made since October.


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