Sisi warns region could become ‘ticking time bomb’

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Saturday that any expansion of the war in Gaza could turn the region to a “ticking time bomb”.

Sisi also said that Egypt’s sovereignty is to be respected by all after drones entered Egyptian air space on Friday.

Israel said that these drones were targeted on Eilat by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi movement.

Egypt’s military said that these drones have originated in the southern Red Sea, but did not say who launched them.

“Regardless of where it comes from, I have warned of the expansion of the conflict. The region will becoming a ticking time bomb that impacts us all,” Sisi said, speaking at a conference.

“Egypt is a sovereign country and its sovereignty and position should be respected … Egypt is a strong country and it is untouchable,” he added.