Rare recording of former Egyptian president Nasser surfaces

A recently released audio recording features late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser and former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, made on August 4, 1970, shortly before Nasser’s death. In the recording, Nasser candidly acknowledges the Arab world’s military inferiority to Israel and suggests a realistic approach to conflict, including the possibility of a peace agreement regarding territories acquired in the 1967 Six-Day War. The release has sparked debate in Egypt, with reactions varying from concerns about national morale to appreciation for Nasser’s pragmatic stance, reigniting discussions on Egypt’s role in regional conflicts.