Egypt moves to block ‘tent city’ project in Gaza following presidential directive – Middle East Monitor

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has instructed Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to launch intensive diplomatic talks with international and regional officials in an effort to de-escalate tensions in the region. 

According to a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, Abdelatty held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Rafael Grossi, Director-General…