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Tension Over Sinai Peninsula: Is War Brewing Between Egypt and Israel?

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
March 3, 2025
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Tension Over Sinai Peninsula: Is War Brewing Between Egypt and Israel? 
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“Are we going to war?” a worried shopkeeper in Cairo asks after overhearing a political debate. It’s a question echoing across Egypt, fueled by fears that decades of peace with Israel could be unraveling.

For over 40 years, Egypt and Israel have maintained a fragile but stable peace. Yet, growing tensions over the Sinai Peninsula, accusations of treaty violations, and a charged media landscape have many wondering: Could these two longtime adversaries be on the brink of war?

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  • A Peace Deal Under Strain
  • Tensions in the Sinai: Accusations and Counterclaims
  • The War Talk Spreading Through Egyptian Society
  • What Would a War Mean for Egypt?
  • So, Is War Inevitable?

A Peace Deal Under Strain

The 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, brokered by the U.S., ended decades of conflict and established strict military limitations in the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt agreed to keep only a limited military presence in the area, ensuring that the region wouldn’t become a staging ground for future wars. In return, Egypt regained the Sinai, and both countries benefited from U.S. financial and military aid.

Tension Over Sinai Peninsula: Is War Brewing Between Egypt and Israel? 

For decades, this treaty has been the backbone of peace between the two nations. But now, whispers of violations and military buildups threaten to unravel it.

Tensions in the Sinai: Accusations and Counterclaims

Reports from Israeli intelligence suggest that Egypt has significantly expanded its military presence in the Sinai allegedly beyond what the peace treaty allows. The construction of new military bases, tunnels under the Suez Canal, and expanded airstrips in places like Refidim and El-Arish have set off alarm bells in Israel.

Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, has claimed that Egypt is violating the peace treaty by constructing bases “that can only be used for offensive operations.” Meanwhile, Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the UN, questioned why Egypt is investing “hundreds of millions of dollars” in military equipment.

Egypt, however, maintains that all military activities in the Sinai are legal and were previously approved by Israel, particularly in the fight against ISIS. Egyptian officials insist that their security measures, especially around the border with Gaza are necessary to maintain stability, not to prepare for war.

The War Talk Spreading Through Egyptian Society

The tension isn’t just playing out between diplomats, it’s being felt in the streets. In Egypt, social media has become a battlefield of its own, with viral AI-generated videos depicting attacks on both sides. Some Egyptians fear that Israel might take preemptive action, while Israeli media debates whether Egypt is preparing for a future conflict.

TV shows, news outlets, and online discussions have amplified these fears. Many Egyptians, already struggling with economic hardships, are worried that a war could make things even worse. As one Cairo resident put it: “We can barely afford food, how can we afford a war?”

What Would a War Mean for Egypt?

If Egypt and Israel were to clash again, the consequences would be devastating. Egypt’s economy, already under strain, could take a severe hit. Foreign investment would plummet, tourism, one of Egypt’s economic lifelines would suffer, and the government would have to divert even more resources toward defense.

Beyond economics, the human cost would be staggering. Both nations have strong militaries, and a conflict would likely be prolonged and bloody. It could also destabilize the region, dragging in other players and escalating tensions beyond just these two countries.

So, Is War Inevitable?

Despite the rhetoric and rising tension, an all-out war between Egypt and Israel remains unlikely. Both nations have too much to lose, and they have relied on their peace treaty for decades to maintain stability. The United States, a key mediator, is also unlikely to allow two of its allies to slip into open conflict.

However, small miscalculations, aggressive rhetoric, or a military incident along the Sinai border could change the equation. While neither side may want war, history has shown that wars don’t always start by choice, they start by mistake.

For now, the world watches nervously as Cairo and Jerusalem navigate this dangerous new chapter in their relationship. Whether diplomacy prevails or tensions boil over remains to be seen.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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