https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/ab62f48b-8573-4b47-a675-9541f576ad65 “Egypt was a regional heavyweight - now its policy serves Gulf and Israeli interests.” Egyptian journalist Hossam el-Hamalawy joins MEE’s Dania Akkad to unpack how Cairo went from being a regional heavyweight to a state beholden to Gulf cash and western approval. In this interview, El-Hamalawy says that Egypt’s foreign policy now serves Saudi, Emirati and Israeli interests, explains how President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s repression has gutted domestic opposition, and why the Palestinian cause remains a radicalising force in Egyptian politics. He says that Cairo has turned from a supporter of Palestine to a willing participant in Gaza’s siege, shutting down the Rafah crossing and echoing Israeli narratives. He warns that another uprising is coming - and this time, Egypt’s government might not survive it. Watch the full interview on MEE’s YouTube channel Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:04:54 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tankie.tube https://tankie.tube/lazy-static/avatars/3ba3ff73-a8b6-49c9-add8-9653ef090c7f.webp https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/ab62f48b-8573-4b47-a675-9541f576ad65 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tankie.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.