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Hatred of Hamas leaves Egyptians unsympathetic

Many Egyptians, upset with Hamas for its alleged support of terrorism against their country, are not expressing much sympathy for the Gaza Strip in its conflict with Israel.

An Egyptian soldier keeps guard on the border between Egypt and southern Gaza Strip July 1, 2013. Egyptian soldiers and members of Palestinian security forces loyal to Hamas are on alert to guard the border area after massive protests in Egypt, Hamas officials said. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa (GAZA - Tags: POLITICS) - RTX118II
An Egyptian soldier keeps guard on the border between Egypt and the southern Gaza Strip, July 1, 2013. — REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

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