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Egyptian scholar and activist Dalia Ziada joined The Western Spirit to reveal the shocking persecution she faced in Egypt for condemning Hamas and defending Israel’s right to exist. From arrest warrants and death threats to state-sponsored incitement, Dalia shares how the Egyptian regime and society turned on her — forcing her into exile.In this explosive conversation, Dalia and Ariel Whitman unpack:How Egypt celebrated Hamas after October 7Why Israel is still hated in Egyptian schools, mosques, and mediaThe truth about Egypt’s closed border with GazaQatar's manipulation of Egypt's politicsWhether Israel should fear a military threat from SinaiWhy Arab regimes fear truth-tellers like Dalia more than terrorists📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspiritChapters00:00Introduction to Dalia Ziada01:39Dalia's Persecution and Political Hypocrisy in Egypt05:44The October 7 Attacks and Dalia's Response10:12Legal Charges and Threats Against Dalia12:57Escalation of Charges and Supreme State Security Prosecution18:46The Nature of Peace Between Egypt and Israel23:10The Role of Education in Shaping Perceptions27:27Dalia's Epiphany and Shift in Perspective33:37Current Tensions Between Egypt and Israel36:03Egypt-Israel Relations Post-October 741:15Egypt's Role in the Gaza Conflict46:35The Humanitarian Crisis and Egypt's Border Policy52:43The Complexity of Egyptian Politics and Hamas56:34Israel's Strategic Position in the Region01:02:55The Future of the Middle East: Israel, Turkey, and Iran