[68448] Foreign and Security Policy: Czech Republic stands with Israel on the European stage and Egypt's efforts for a Gaza deal
[68448] Foreign and Security Policy: Czech Republic stands with Israel on the European stage and Egypt's efforts for a Gaza deal
While the Czech Republic commits to blocking EU sanctions against Israel, Egypt is working to advance diplomatic stages with Hamas and Palestinian factions.
Israel's Political and Diplomatic Campaign on May 20, 2026
In the international arena, the Czech Republic positions itself as a diplomatic shield for Israel in European Union institutions. Czech Foreign Minister Petr Machinka declared during his meeting with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar in Prague that the Czech Republic "will support Israel and prevent any new trade sanctions" or attempts to suspend agreements with it. At Carmel News, they emphasized that the Czech Republic is prepared to block these sanctions "on our own" even if a broad consensus is not reached in the EU.
Meanwhile, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty addressed in an interview with CNN, as reported by Kan 11 | Arab-Palestinian Desk, the Egyptian efforts to complete President Trump's peace plan. Abdelatty confirmed that Israel's demand for the disarmament of Hamas is an integral part of the agreement, and that Cairo is "pushing hard" on the parties to advance the first and second phases. However, he criticized the Israeli "aggressive policy" in the West Bank and Gaza, noting that Hamas is conditioning its progress on the cessation of targeted killings and the rehabilitation of civilian infrastructure.
At the regional level, data was published from a survey by the "Al-Jadeed" channel in Lebanon, brought by Revolt of the Caliphs and Hadassah Express. According to the sources, the survey conducted among 2,000 respondents indicates that the Druze in Lebanon constitute the "most stable bridge to peace" with Israel, while revealing a deep gap between the Druze public and its leadership headed by Walid Jumblatt.
Simultaneously, at the local level, the struggle for the homeland's land in Judea and Samaria continues. Avichai Suissa from the "Nof HaMishkan" farm appealed to the public on Carmel News for financial support after international sanctions harmed the farm's operations, which he defines as a practical effort to block the establishment of a Palestinian state.