Sisi woos Trump and manoeuvres around the Gulf – Middle East Monitor

Egyptian-American relations are currently strained due to differing stances on the Gaza conflict, U.S. proposals to relocate Gaza residents, and declining Egyptian influence. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, feeling politically isolated and marginalized, faces pressure from Washington to comply with various demands, including military involvement against the Houthis, which Cairo has rejected. In response, El-Sisi is attempting to repair ties with the U.S. and has expressed interest in establishing an American industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, highlighting his need for improved relations amidst increasing regional isolation.

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