UK ignored Israeli pressure to rescue Mubarak during Egypt’s worst economic crisis despite warnings of instability in the Middle East, declassified documents reveal

The UK declined to assist Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak amid Egypt’s severe economic crisis in 1986, as revealed in newly released British documents. During Mubarak’s European tour to seek support from the UK, France, and Germany for easing IMF conditions, the British government recognized the potential political instability in Egypt due to harsh economic reforms. Despite Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres advocating for Mubarak’s requests for help, British reports emphasized the need for a careful approach to avoid exacerbating Egypt’s vulnerabilities.

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