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Egypt’s connection with the Gaza Strip runs deep, dating back to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War when Cairo took over administration of the territory. From then until Israel’s occupation in 1967, Egypt managed Gaza’s affairs.
After the territory fell under Israeli control, Egypt, its closest Arab neighbor, remained the traditional defender of the Palestinian cause. Even after signing its peace treaty with Israel in 1979, Cairo continued to advocate for the right of Palestinians to self-determination.
Egypt, once Gaza’s ruler and still one of the strongest voices defending the Palestinian people, carries a historical legacy that continues to guide its policy today.
Following the attacks by Hamas against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and during the subsequent war in Gaza, Egypt moved immediately to alleviate the suffering in the territory, while imposing strict limits on its own involvement.
