A research paper entitled “Egypt and Gaza: Before and After October 7” believes that the current war on Gaza has weakened the Egyptian role. The paper prepared by Egyptian researcher Naglaa Makkawi says that Cairo is required to reevaluate its vision and relationship with the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) The Rafah crossing remains a tool in Cairo’s hands, its closure and opening reflect the extent to which its relationship with Hamas has improved or deteriorated.
The border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip is 14 kilometers long, making Egypt the only Arab country bordering it and its only outlet to the world.