Rubio call with Egyptian minister suggests ‘different approach’ to region

The Biden administration alienated traditional Middle Eastern allies like Egypt and Saudi Arabia by punishing them for human rights concerns. The Trump team seems to be signaling a return to friendlier ties. Egypt has been a bit of a spoiler recently, turning a blind eye to Hamas smuggling that helped fortify the terrorist group in Gaza. Perhaps the new administration’s carrot and stick approach will yield positive results (Read more at JNS).