While Egypt has played a mediatory role in all previous wars and crises between Israel and Hamas since 2007, its current involvement appears to be more extensive.
EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is received by Bahrain’s Prime Minister and Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa in Manama last week, in advance of attending the 33rd Arab Summit. (photo credit: BAHRAIN NEWS AGENCY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByELIE PODEH
