Egypt
Intelligence-controlled media back Sisi's stance on Gaza

Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi opening the International Peace Summit in the country's New Administrative Capital (NAC) on 21 October 2023. © Khaled Desouki/AFP

The Egyptian president is refusing to allow Palestinians from Gaza to resettle in Sinai – a scenario advocated by both Washington and Tel Aviv. Egyptian public opinion is largely behind Sisi on this issue, encouraged by the TV channels of United Media Services, which are controlled by the intelligence services. [...]

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