Britain’s Financial Times newspaper reported on Thursday that Egypt has cemented its role as Middle East power broker, after brokering a ceasefire agreement between Israel and militants in the Gaza strip. The newspaper said that US President Joe Biden, as part of his efforts to stop the war in the Gaza Strip, made his first phone call with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The newspaper added that since the escalation of the conflict in the Gaza Strip, the Egyptian and American leaders have spoken twice. Furthermore, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with President Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday as part of his Middle East tour. It also shares borders and security interests with both Israel and Gaza,” Diwan said.
