Egypt Slammed For Israeli Warship Passage Through Suez Canal, Cites “Constantinople Convention”

Egypt Under Fire for Allowing Israeli Warship Passage Through Suez Canal, Citing Historic Treaty

Egypt faces sharp criticism after permitting an Israeli warship to transit through the Suez Canal, raising questions about its adherence to neutrality amid regional tensions. Critics argue that this move undermines Cairo’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, Egyptian officials defended the decision, invoking the Constantinople Convention of 1888, which mandates the canal remain open to vessels of all nations during peacetime and war without discrimination.

This passage, viewed by some as a strategic alignment, fuels debate over Egypt’s regional policies and its balancing act between maintaining peace and preserving alliances.