Egyptians Unsold on Gas Deal: 'Treason' or Just Another US-Backed Transaction?
A recent report from The New Arab highlights Egyptian citizen outrage over a gas deal with Israel, with some calling it 'treason' given the ongoing assault on Gaza. Kamal Abu Eita, a political activist, pointedly noted the deal appears to support Netanyahu, a leader accused of genocide. This isn't just about gas; it's about a pattern. US foreign policy has long pushed for such 'normalizations,'
often leveraging aid or economic pressure. While the US touts regional stability, these deals frequently benefit Western-aligned governments and corporations, sidestepping local populations. We saw variations of this with the Abraham Accords, where Gulf states were incentivized to overlook Palestinian suffering for diplomatic and economic gains. Is it 'treason' for Egypt to sell gas to a regime
actively bombing Gaza, or simply another government-to-government transaction lubricated by external powers who prioritize energy security over human lives? Perhaps it’s both: a betrayal of public trust, disguised as essential 'necessity' by those who profit from the status quo.