Egypt defends Suez Canal transit for all vessels amid social media backlash

Egypt's Suez Canal Authority has reaffirmed that all commercial and military vessels can pass through the canal, following backlash on social media over an Israeli warship's transit. The authority emphasized adherence to international treaties governing free passage. The statement did not address a viral video showing the Israeli ship, which sailed under both Israeli and Egyptian flags. Critics have accused Egypt of not taking a strong stance against Israel amid ongoing conflict, despite Egypt's historic peace treaty with Israel from 1979. Additionally, the Egyptian Armed Forces denied allegations of assisting Israel in military operations. This comes as a pro-Palestinian group in Berlin seeks to block a shipment of explosives potentially linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict.