Egypt’s Stake in Case Against Qatar Is Bigger Than You May Think
- Almost half of names on extremists list are Egyptian citizens
- Breakdown suggests target is President El-Sisi’s nemesis
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As a critical deadline in the boycott of Qatar nears, Egypt’s stake looms larger than it may seem.
Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates say they are targeting Qatar above all because it funds and supports terrorism. On the list of 59 individuals they have provided as evidence, 26 are Egyptian citizens.