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Israel and Egypt are linked through their shared status as regional powers in the Middle East, as evidenced by their involvement in the East Mediterranean Gas Forum [1] and their historical diplomatic and military interactions, including the 1979 peace treaty [2] and the Tripartite Aggression [3]. They are also frequently grouped together in international trade investigations [4] and regional security analyses {fact:12, fact:15}.
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 24 facts
claimIran's antagonistic approach toward Israel fueled structural tensions with Egypt and Jordan, both of which are committed to peace initiatives and the pursuit of a two-state solution.
claimIsrael’s actions pose direct threats to the national interests of Egypt and Jordan, specifically through the risk of forced Palestinian displacement into their territories.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran recalibrated their foreign policies in response to the instability and shifting landscape caused by the Arab Spring.
claimThe Arab Spring uprisings caused radical changes to the foreign policies of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran, similar to how previous conflicts like the Iran-Iraq War, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and the American invasion of Iraq reshaped the region.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Türkiye have rejected Israeli plans for the displacement of Palestinians, settlement expansion, and the violation of Lebanese sovereignty.
claimRegional actors are currently involved in direct or proxy conflicts: Israel is in tension with Iran; Türkiye is intervening in Syria and Iraq; the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are militarily involved in Yemen; and Egypt is involved in Libya, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa.
accountThe Six-Day War, fought from June 5 to June 10, 1967, resulted in the defeat of the Arab armies of Jordan, Egypt, and Syria by Israel.
perspectiveTo achieve long-term objectives in Syria—including integrating Turkish-backed militias, pressuring Kurdish factions, returning Syrian refugees, and leading reconstruction—Türkiye must coordinate with Iran, Israel, Egypt, and Gulf States.
claimTürkiye coordinated with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to exert pressure on the Israeli government to halt military operations and end the war.
accountThe War of Attrition between Egypt and Israel (1969–1970) concluded with a U.S.-initiated mutual ceasefire that allowed for the resumption of international mediation but did not compel Israel to implement UN Resolution 242.
claimIsrael maintained a 'cold peace' with Egypt and Jordan, frequently engaged in military clashes with Hamas and allied factions, and intensified the siege of Gaza, which undermined potential for long-term regional stability.
accountFollowing the 1967 Six-Day War, Jordan, Egypt, and Syria agreed to UN Security Council Resolutions 234, 235, and 236, which established a ceasefire but did not require Israel to withdraw its forces from the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Sinai, or the Golan Heights.
claimIsrael’s relationships with Egypt and Jordan are under considerable strain due to Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy, which threatens to entrench a prolonged cycle of violence, destruction, and instability.
claimPrior to October 7, 2023, Israel established security alliances with major Arab states including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Türkiye.
claimEgypt's relationship with Israel is under strain due to Israel's refusal to permit humanitarian aid into Gaza, unwillingness to transfer control of the Rafah crossing to Palestinian authorities, and military incursions into the demilitarized Philadelphi Corridor.
accountIsrael, Britain, and France launched the Tripartite Aggression in October 1956 in response to Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal and Egypt's agreement to purchase Soviet-made arms via Czechoslovakia.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran possess significant political, military, economic, and diplomatic influence that allows them to impact regional stability in the Middle East.
claimThe 1979 Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty established diplomatic relations between Egypt and Israel, but Israel's current leadership is no longer considered a reliable partner for regional peace or diplomacy by the author.
claimIsrael's ongoing war in Gaza, obstruction of humanitarian aid, and disregard for Egypt's red lines regarding the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah crossing have placed the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in a crisis.
accountIsrael established bilateral counterterrorism agreements with Egypt and collaborated with Jordan and the United Arab Emirates on water resource management.
accountThe second disengagement agreement between Egypt and Israel, facilitated by U.S. diplomatic efforts in September 1975, led to subsequent negotiations and the restoration of the Sinai Peninsula to Egyptian sovereignty.
claimBefore October 7, 2023, regional actors adopted varied strategies to increase security: Saudi Arabia sought to ease tensions with Iran, the United Arab Emirates focused on deepening cooperation with Israel, Egypt prioritized national security amidst domestic challenges, and Türkiye reduced its engagement in regional conflicts.
claimIsrael and Egypt collaborate to manage border tensions and address crises related to Gaza.
claimThe feasibility of a collective regional security endeavor led by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran is contingent on overcoming significant obstacles, including mutual distrust, conflicting strategic goals, and the divergent policies of their respective governments.
The Impact and Implications of the Ukraine Crisis - Interpret interpret.csis.org 2 facts
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu 1 fact
claimPrior to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia had established itself as a regional player in the Middle East capable of maintaining diplomatic communication with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Gulf states, Iran, and Israel.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com 1 fact
claimThe United States advised American citizens to immediately leave Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen due to escalating Iranian strikes and planned US retaliatory strikes.
The Implications Of Iran's Failed Proxy Strategy - Hoover Institution hoover.org 1 fact
claimIran's current military and strategic situation is compared to the failed rhetoric of Egypt's Gamal Abdel Nasser in the 1960s and Iraq's Saddam Hussein in the 1990s, both of whom vowed to eliminate Israel.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
accountAnwar Sadat, succeeding Gamal Abdel Nasser, shifted Egypt's policy by expelling Soviet advisors, making peace with Israel in 1979, and prioritizing the Egyptian economy.
Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu 1 fact
claimSeveral Arab countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, have called for a de-escalation between Israel and Hamas, a position the Biden administration has avoided.
Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to ... ustr.gov 1 fact
claimThe Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 specific economies: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China (People’s Republic of), Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 1 fact
claimThe author asserts that Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank threaten the existence of Palestinians, endanger Jordan's interest in preserving the territorial basis for a Palestinian state, and threaten Egyptian national security by attempting to forcibly and permanently expel Gazans to the Sinai Peninsula.
USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to ... ustr.gov 1 fact
claimThe 60 US trade partners subject to the USTR Section 301 investigations regarding forced labor include Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, the European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
USTR Launches Broad Section 301 Investigations Into Excess ... dwt.com 1 fact
claimThe countries targeted for review in the Section 301 investigation are Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, the EU, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 1 fact
referenceAnoop Kumar Gupta authored the article 'Moscow and the Egyptian-Israeli camp David accords', published in Israel Affairs in 2023, volume 29, issue 2, pages 281–289.