New Alliances, Old Rivals: Egypt and Israel in a Changing Region

What happens to one of Israel’s most important regional relationships when the Middle East is being reshaped by war, new alliances and shifting interests?In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia Svetlova speaks with Amira Oron, former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt, a senior diplomat with deep expertise in the Arab world.They discuss the increasingly tense Israeli-Egyptian relationship, Egypt’s role in a rapidly changing Middle East, and how new regional alliances are affecting Cairo and Jerusalem. They also look at the consequences of the war with Iran for Egypt and its economy—from regional security to trade, energy and the Suez Canal.And, because no conversation about Egypt is complete without talking about Cairo itself, Ksenia asks Amira the ultimate tough question: What is her favorite place in Cairo?🎧 Tune in for an inside look at Egypt, Israel and a Middle East in transformation.Chapters:00:00 — Israel–Egypt Relations Today01:47 — Why Ties Are Failing05:13 — The Somaliland Divide09:38 — Can Arab States Unite?11:33 — Israel’s Regional Hegemony17:53 — Iran’s Impact on Egypt24:22 — Egypt’s New Alliances30:47 — Egypt, Gaza & Trump’s Plan35:44 — Rebuilding Ties with Egypt40:07 — Amira’s Cairo🌐 Learn more about ROPES:  ropes.org📩 Don’t forget to subscribe to the ROPESCAST for more stories of peace, dialogue, and impact across the Middle East.