Egyptians Rally in Solidarity with Palestine, Amid Accusations of Staged Protests

Angry Egyptians are denouncing staged pro-Palestine rallies organized by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's administration to rally support for his government amid the Israel-Hamas war. Critics argue that the government is exploiting public sympathy for Palestinians to manipulate the masses and create propaganda ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. Pro-Palestine supporters claim that many participants in the government-organized protests were hired or paid to attend, while grassroots gatherings faced police interference and dispersal. The el-Sisi government has a history of political repression and censorship, and the protests reflect growing dissent and frustration among Egyptians.