Egypt should be more pragmatic in its trade and cooperation with Israel

Egypt should (in this regard and this regard only) follow Erdogan’s example and be morepragmatic in its trade dealings with Israel, says the Al Masry Al Youm columnist who writes under the pseudonym Newton. The columnist reminds us that despite his many transgressions, Erdogan is smart and pragmatic enough to see the benefits Turkey could reap by cooperating with Israel. Egypt has far more to gain by taking advantage of the opportunities in increasing trade and cooperation with its neighbor — particularly in tech — than by sticking to old habits of shunning the country altogether, Newton says.