Egypt’s Strategic Duality

Ruth Wasserman Lande explains the complex and dual nature of Egypt’s relations with Qatar and Israel, where strategic and economic cooperation often coexist with deep-seated hostility. She notes that while Egypt maintains a strong strategic alliance with Israel, it also pursues military expansion beyond peace agreement limits and balances its stance toward Hamas to manage internal security.

The interview took place on Channel I24, on December 29, 2025.