Saudi and Emirati rulers’ Sharm el-Sheikh no-show reveals tensions with Egypt over Gaza

The absence of Saudi and Emirati leaders from a Gaza ceasefire summit in Sharm el-Sheikh reveals significant regional tensions with Egypt. Co-chaired by the Egyptian and US presidents, the event was intended to highlight Cairo's central role in mediating the truce. However, Saudi Arabia and the UAE signaled their displeasure at being sidelined, especially as they are expected to fund Gaza's reconstruction. This diplomatic snub underscores a fractured Arab world and a power struggle over influence in post-conflict Gaza.