Egypt has full diplomatic relations with Israel, established in 1980 following the 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty. They maintain embassies in Cairo and Tel Aviv, along with security, economic, and energy cooperation. While the relationship is often described as a "cold peace" characterized by strategic caution and public friction, particularly during Gaza conflicts, it remains stable and critical for regional security.

Also, Egypt and the UAE are on opposite sides of the conflict in Sudan: Egypt supports the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), while the Emiratis support the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).