Brief Summary
This YouTube video discusses the economic pressures Egypt is facing from Israel, particularly regarding gas prices and supply, and the broader implications for Egyptian citizens. It highlights Israel's attempts to leverage its economic influence to achieve political goals, such as opening Sinai to Palestinians, and the potential consequences for Egypt's economy and its citizens' daily lives. The video also touches on the role of international actors like the IMF and the importance of Egypt standing firm in the face of these challenges, seeking alternative solutions, and addressing internal issues like speculation and market manipulation.
- Israel is pressuring Egypt to open Sinai to Palestinians and is using gas supply as leverage.
- Egypt faces potential economic consequences, including increased gas and electricity prices, and factory closures.
- The video urges Egypt to stand firm, seek alternatives, and address internal issues like speculation.
Egypt's Economic War with Israel
The video begins by stating that Israel has shifted its focus from Iran to Egypt, employing economic pressure rather than military force. Israel is pushing Egypt to open Sinai to Palestinians and seeking displacement options, even outside of Rafah. Egypt is resisting these pressures, which is creating a difficult situation with potential consequences. Israel has regional influence over Arab and African countries, using political influence to sway leaders through the White House, Knesset, and Israeli Prime Minister.
Egypt's Stand and Confrontation Levels
Egypt is now engaged in a war it didn't choose but must confront. The real Egyptian army in this conflict includes every Egyptian citizen. The confrontation has three levels, with varying degrees of difficulty. Israel aims to raise gas prices or cut off supply, which would negatively impact Egyptian homes, factories, and the overall economy. This strategy seeks to spread pessimism and discontent among Egyptians, potentially leading to economic stagnation and increased borrowing costs.
The Impact of Gas Prices and Global Economic Factors
The speaker discusses how raising gas prices will affect various sectors, including factories and agriculture, leading to increased costs for consumers. Even those without factories or agricultural land will feel the impact through higher prices for essential goods. The global economic situation, including potential decisions by Trump, could further impact the Egyptian pound's value. The speaker also mentions a potential idea about the 60 dollar and gold increasing 900 pounds.
Israel's Blackmail and Control Attempts
Israel is increasing gas prices by 25% instead of the initially requested 40%, which will still strain Egypt's economy. This could lead to electricity cuts during the summer, impacting homes and factories. Israeli newspapers are being rude, suggesting Egypt will submit to their demands, including opening Sinai or facing gas shortages. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is delaying the fifth review, adding to the pressure on Egypt.
Alternatives and the Gas Deal
Egypt has alternatives like Qatar, Turkey, and Algeria, but a previous deal restricts their gas usage. The speaker questions why Egypt is so reliant on Israeli gas, becoming a major consumer of the Leviathan field. This dependence allows Israel to blackmail Egypt and extend its control, profiting from the problems it creates. The speaker criticizes the 2018 agreement to purchase gas from Israel for $15 billion, suggesting it was made when Egypt had ample dollar reserves.
Israeli Media and Economic Hostage
The speaker references an article on the Mays Energy platform, which states that the Egyptian economy is recovering thanks to the return of Israeli gas. The speaker questions why Egyptian economy can't recover with Qatari, Turkish, or Algerian gas. Israeli media suggests they will continue to tighten the noose on Egypt, forcing them to choose between pride and electricity. The Egyptian economy is now linked to Israeli gas, making it an economic hostage.
Choosing National Pride and Alternatives
The speaker emphasizes the importance of choosing national pride over submitting to Israeli demands, even if it means accepting electricity cuts and factory closures. He urges officials to explore alternatives and not exploit the situation for personal gain. The speaker suggests that Egypt should have explored alternatives during previous gas cuts and should make Israel feel that they are not worth it. By choosing national pride, Egypt can defeat Israel's card and potentially sue them for violating the deal.
Weather Manipulation and Refusal to Receive Refugees
The speaker notes that God made it rain in Egypt, upsetting the Israelis who wanted a death heat to pressure Egypt. He also mentions that Ethiopia is closing in on them from above the water, and Israel is ready to close the gas. The speaker references an article stating that Cairo refused to receive refugees from the Strip, despite Israel's urging to open Sinai. Tel Aviv is trying to use its economic influence and exert effective pressure.
Israel's Economic Power and Message to Egypt
Israel is proving once again that it knows how to use its economic power to achieve national gains. The intention here is to put pressure on Egypt. Israel's demand to increase the price of Egyptian yarn by 40% is not just a passing stab, but a first-class commercial step that pumps revenues into the Israeli treasury and carries a stinging political message to Egypt that Israel will not allow its regional influence to be ignored.
Gas Agreement and Dam Agreement
The speaker discusses the agreed-upon amount of gas at $6.7 per million BTU and Israel's attempt to increase the price by 40 cents. He urges against agreeing to the increase, as it could lead to further increases. The speaker criticizes those who make foolish agreements, referencing both the gas agreement and a water agreement with the dam. He emphasizes the need to tighten the terms of agreements to protect Egypt's interests.
Exploitation of Peak Demand and Reduced Gas Supply
The Israeli gas company is pressuring the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to change the supply terms and raise prices, exploiting the peak demand in the summer, the increase in electricity consumption, and the increase in temperatures. The speaker notes that Israel is reducing the amount of gas it gives to Egypt, despite not completely cutting it off. He questions why Egypt didn't bring the required gas from Russia, a respected alternative.
Gas Supply Rates and Ministry of Electricity Complaints
The speaker mentions that Egaz, the best natural gas company, said that Israel has actually resumed pumping gas to us, but at a rate of 200 million cubic feet after the weekly halt. It is supposed to be 750 million cubic feet. The Israeli Ministry of Energy went and reported, saying, “What are we going to increase from 200 million? We will go back to the normal rate of 750.” The speaker questions why they are giving Egypt a smaller quantity, while Jordan is getting its full share. The Egyptian-Israeli agreement includes reaching gas supply rates of one billion cubic feet per day, but Egypt is only receiving 200 million. The Ministry of Electricity is complaining that it does not receive gas, meeting the needs of electricity production is a problem, and feeding vital industries in the country is a problem.
Old Administration and Gas Self-Sufficiency
The speaker criticizes the current administration, stating that it is an old administration and that they did not bring anyone, neither from the emerging abroad nor importers, a single professional. He says that they are the ones who are in charge of the party about self-sufficiency in gas, and we are done with the trip and stuff. It is not possible to apply this medicine, it is not possible, it is not possible.
Attacks on Oil Refineries and Limited Quantities
The speaker notes that Iran was attacking their oil refineries in Haifa, and they began to partially repair them, and the complete repair will take six months. He urges Egypt to request its full quantity of gas, as it is their right. The Minister of Petroleum stated that pumping has begun in quantities not exceeding 200 million cubic meters per day, compared to 800 million cubic meters before the Israeli aggression on Iran.
Selling Assets and Arab Solidarity
The speaker says that Israel is winning this war, but we have hope that we will win it and return the pen and the sabers to him. He notes that many will ask where our Arab brothers are, but not in the gas file. He is telling you to sell him assets at the price I want. The speaker emphasizes the need for Arab solidarity in this economic battle, which involves darkness, closing of factories, paralysis of the country, and spreading despair.
Economic Mortgage and Psychological Defeat
The speaker says that Israel expands its regional influence or not, when we win in this battle, he will harm our economy and benefit his economy, and God willing he will fail to harm our economy. He notes that warm relations with these people are unnecessary, and that no matter what they seem to you. He says that Israel has put us hostage, meaning an economic mortgage on it, and our homes are lit by it, and our factories operate on it.
Raising Electricity Prices and the IMF
The speaker states that Egypt issued the decision that is left to be announced, but by raising electricity prices on the first of July. The old plan was that we would raise electricity, we got permission from the fund in January 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) towards America will not agree to the fifth tranche without either an implemented electricity bill or a strong pledge that you will raise the electricity bill for him.
Confrontation Plan and Striking Deep Inside Egypt
The speaker says that the confrontation plan involves giving America and Israel what they want. He notes that the purpose is Sinai and displacement, Rivera and Trump's plan for the Middle East Riviera. Their plan is to strike the Egyptian national gas grid and destroy the electricity grids in Egypt. He says that Israel and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Americans are striking deep inside Egypt without firing a single bullet, without moving his army a step.
Burning the Card and Showing Alternatives
The speaker emphasizes the need to burn this card in Israel's hand, win for the 110 million Egyptians, show them that we have alternatives, and that our options are not limited and that we will not submit to them. He says that this story will be revealed in 10 or 15 days with a tender.
Confused Statements and Long-Term Agreement
The speaker criticizes the Egyptian minister for appearing in a press statement and being extremely confused in his statements. He was talking in a confused manner about reducing dependence on Israeli gas and he sat talking about the old agreement with Tel Aviv and he told you that this is necessary. Gas is pumped from their fields to us, which is 1.2 billion cubic meters in July, which they are threatening us with to cut off the gas, and the 200 million, the 200 billion, they will increase it to 1.5 billion in August. He says that we have a long-term agreement with them to buy gas that they cannot violate.
Fertilizer and Iron Factories
The speaker notes that returning to pumping gas was life before, even if it is in these small quantities, but okay, come on man, we can work now partially, not completely. At the end of last week, the fertilizer and iron factories started to recover a little bit, and while they are recovering, the price of fertilizers increased by 40% last week, a direct, quick impact, 40% without increasing the price of parts only.
Decision to End Reduction Granted to Industrial Sectors
The speaker mentions that he went to a meeting on Wednesday with the Egyptian Prime Minister because he was going to issue a decision to end the reduction granted to the industrial sectors on electricity sales, stations and distribution companies, in order to help the government with the burdens of the cost of purchasing gas, the burdens of diesel, and the burdens of diesel, which it was going to buy at the global price in the international market. He canceled the decision.
The Egyptian Citizen Will Be Held Accountable
The speaker says that the Egyptian citizen is the one who will be held accountable for the money that the companies will pay. He notes that when you were reducing the gas prices to companies by 15 or 20 piasters, the production cost was 10 or 15 piasters less. Now that you are imposing it on him, he will go. Imposing it on me will go. Increase in the price of a bag of fertilizer and chemicals and chemicals and others will go up The price of vegetables and fruits will increase This is the first blow we took This is the decision issued on Wednesday.
The Price of the Israeli War
The speaker says that you will pay the price of the Israeli war. The war that is being waged against us now in Egypt will reach with you to the point where you are sitting in this kitchen. An Israeli missile will reach your door. He notes that there are also people in Egypt who do not fear God when the market started to stop, gas factories stopped, and there is fertilizer in the market, and they started to price-gouging.
The Form of War
The speaker says that this is not a war plan. It is not a plan to confront when your phone does not have electricity to charge it and you have the charger with you and you do not find a place to put it so that electricity comes to charge the phone or you do not know how to turn on your laptop or the tablet or the air conditioner and it becomes a plan to irrigate you are definitely an employee you are not allowed to ride in the elevator and the kettle and the water heater are not allowed because of the Israeli decision regarding gas and fertilizer.
Speculation and Resuming Production
The speaker says that we are entering a more violent stage of speculation, had the factories not returned to work, had the Egyptian factories not returned to work, the start of resuming production saved us from this severe damage that there are whales in the Egyptian market. He notes that if the gas cut-off comes back again, people will engage in speculation.
Fertilizer Prices and New Well
The speaker notes that 200,000 pounds per ton of urea at the beginning of the summer agricultural season was 20,000 in the beginning. He says that the Ministry of Petroleum found a new well, called Dahr 6, which is going to be 60 million cubic meters. And he’s planning to dig an additional well called Dahr 13, whose production capacity is 55 million cubic meters per day.
Industrial Sector and Changing the Face of the Middle East
The speaker says that the industrial sector is the pillar of the Egyptian economy. He notes that the American Secretary of State said we will change the face of the Middle East, not all change will be the Iranian way and the way of the sector what is happening with us is a change of face, he is striking your industrial fortress and shutting off water from above and gas from below, this will not change your face, it will change something else for you with the face if you do not stand firm like this and know your capabilities in the war, he is attacking you for change and you are supposed to confront it with steadfastness.
Fertilizer Prices and Ministry of Agriculture
The speaker notes that there came a little bit of a breakthrough, small, but this came after a sharp increase in fertilizers. He says that the 50-kilo sack of urea was between 1600 and 1700 pounds this week, 1200 last week. He criticizes the Minister of Agriculture, stating that he has extremely despicable positions. He is still saying, “I will adjust the distribution system to ensure that support reaches the deserving farmers.”
System to Distribute Subsidized Fertilizers
The speaker says that the Minister of Agriculture will make a system to distribute subsidized fertilizers and I will make a card for the eloquent farmer and a complete mechanization system. He is coming at this time now and wants to protect the system from manipulation and smuggling.
Government Plan and Confronting the Situation
The speaker notes that the government in its old plan stipulates that fertilizer companies pump 10% of their production into the free market to meet the needs of merchants and farmers, and this is in exchange for a specific form of production, meaning the amount of its production. He says that we need a state government plan, closed meetings, permanent session. You need to confront it greatly, you need to confront it greatly.
Pensions and the Egyptian Economy
The speaker says that the next video is about pensions. He notes that we have already talked about the increase in electricity, the increase in fertilizers, the increase in the price of gas and Israel’s war on us. This is an extremely thorny file. No one will talk about it today in the Egyptian media or in the last two weeks. He is treating the issue by keeping quiet about it. He says that he is returning himself, open to discussing the Egyptian economy, and I see in it enough darkness to repel the repelling of the soul.
