Egypt Tries to Navigate Around Rafah

Israel’s long-feared attack on Rafah in southern Gaza has put Cairo on the spot.

Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza – including the recent escalation with attacks on the southern city of Rafah – continues to reverberate across the region and the world.

It is straining the hitherto rock-solid friendship between Israel and the United States (US) and could cost President Joe Biden the White House later this year as young Democrats increasingly protest against his continued support for Israel. This…