Egypt in the Shadow Game: When Tel Aviv Stumbled and Washington Was Exposed
At a fragile moment in the Middle East’s balance of power, Israel attempted a bold gamble: a decisive strike targeting Hamas leaders, tacitly approved by President Donald Trump. The aim was to project deterrence and to signal that the “Deal of the Century” could be enforced not only through diplomacy, but also through force. Yet the outcome was far from what was expected.
Israel: Breaking the Law, Failing in the Field
Israel openly violated international law by targeting political figures in densely populated civilian areas. But it failed to achieve its declared goals: no key leaders were eliminated, and deterrence was not restored. Instead, the world saw a state acting outside legality while simultaneously falling short on the ground. The embarrassment was doubled: a crime without gain.
The United States: A Superpower in a Moment of Inaction
Trump gave the green light, yet Washington could not shield Israel politically or militarily once Egypt stepped in to halt the escalation. Even more striking was the message sent to Gulf allies, who had invested billions in arms deals and promises of protection: American bases stood idle, unable or unwilling to act. The revelation was stark — the United States is not the reliable guarantor it claims to be, but a power that sells promises and retreats in critical moments.
The Gulf: Paying for an Illusion
In this equation, the Gulf states were the silent losers. The immense funds spent on American protection did not translate into actual security. The bases remained spectators, the strike ended in failure, and the lesson was clear: neither Washington nor Tel Aviv could provide the promised security umbrella.
The U.S.–Israeli Obfuscation: Negotiations as Cover for a New Reality
While Washington and Tel Aviv promoted the idea of “serious peace negotiations,” the real trajectory was different: an attempt to impose facts on the ground through force. The strike against Hamas was not only a military move but also a message that the negotiation table was merely a cover. Egypt’s intervention exposed this contradiction, revealing that what was presented as a political process was, in reality, a façade for entrenching a one-sided balance of power.
Egypt: The Player Who Shifted the Equation
Amid the chaos, Cairo moved swiftly. It opened negotiation channels, pressured Israel, and secured the safety of threatened leaders. This was not simply mediation — it was the imposition of a new rhythm on the conflict. Egypt demonstrated that it is the only state capable of holding the threads together, and that regional stability cannot bypass its role.
Conclusion
What happened was more than a passing incident — it was a strategic setback for the regional order. Israel violated international law and failed, the United States was exposed as an unreliable power, and the Gulf paid dearly for a false sense of protection. Egypt alone emerged as the real actor, capable of restoring balance and safeguarding stability when others faltered.
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