Egypt back as ringmaster as Palestine talks progress

Egypt seems to be regaining its regional status as peacemaker in the Palestinian file as ties warm with its allies.
Sahar Qawasmeh (C), member of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) representing the Fatah movement, watches the coverage of the Egypt-hosted Palestinian National Dialogue at her home in the the West Bank city of Hebron on February 8, 2021. (Photo by HAZEM BADER / AFP) (Photo by HAZEM BADER/AFP via Getty Images)
Sahar Qawasmeh (C), member of the Palestinian Legislative Council representing the Fatah movement, watches coverage of the Egypt-hosted Palestinian National Dialogue at her home in the the West Bank city of Hebron on Feb. 8, 2021. - HAZEM BADER/AFP via Getty Images
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After politically turbulent years, Egypt appears to be regaining its footing as a Middle East leader on the Palestinian-Israeli issue.

The change of guard in Washington and the recent reconciliations in the Gulf, accelerated after former US President Donald Trump’s departure, appears to have allowed Egypt, with its standing, geography, history and political alliances, to emerge as a potential kingmaker in the chaotic Palestinian affairs.

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