Haisam Hassanein, an expert on Middle Eastern politics, discusses Egypt's role in mediating between Israel and Hamas. Exploring Egypt's motivations in Gaza, from fears of Hamas to leveraging the conflict for economic gains. The podcast also delves into Egypt's evolving stance towards Hamas, economic challenges, and diplomatic maneuvers in the region. Additionally, it touches on Egypt's strategic moves in the Gaza conflict, its relations with Israel, and perception of Iran's threat, highlighting the positive signals in Egypt-Israel collaboration.