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Poll: Egyptians Dislike both Iran and Israel
(Washington Institute for Near East Policy) David Pollock - A public opinion poll of Egyptians conducted in November 2021, commissioned by the Washington Institute, found that improved economic and diplomatic dealings with Israel have not enhanced Israel's popular image in Egypt. 63% of Egyptians agree that "Wherever Iran intervenes, it hurts the local Arabs and doesn't help the Palestinians." Only 12% of Egyptians say good relations with Iran are important. Just 12% of Egyptians have a positive view of Israel's new peace accords with other Arab countries, down from 25% in November 2020. Moreover, only 12% of Egyptians support greater normalization with Israel, such as in sports or business contacts.