Egypt Scales Back Israel Coordination Over Qatar Strike, Warns of Sovereignty Risks

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi strongly condemned Israel's recent military actions, stating that they have crossed all red lines and threaten both current and future peace treaties in the Middle East. Speaking at the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, al-Sisi emphasized that Israeli belligerence undermines regional security and the chances of coexistence and normalization efforts among nations. The Israeli strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders, which also resulted in casualties including a member of Qatar's security forces, has escalated tensions, leading Egypt to indefinitely reduce its security and intelligence coordination with Israel. Egypt's decision reflects frustration over being sidelined in ceasefire negotiations and concerns about the potential for conflict spillover, particularly the risk of a Palestinian exodus across its border with Gaza. This diplomatic rupture threatens the historic Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty by removing key communication channels and raising the possibility of miscalculations that could destabilize the region further. The developments underscore the fragile state of Middle Eastern peace efforts amid ongoing hostilities.