Egypt Rafah border point with Gaza remained closed despite attempts to reach compromise between Egypt and Israel, while govt continued spending cuts and economic reforms.

The article focuses on Egypt's ongoing closure of the Rafah border crossing despite diplomatic efforts to negotiate its reopening with Israel, amidst Israeli military actions in Gaza. Additionally, the Egyptian government implemented significant spending cuts and economic reforms, including a substantial increase in subsidized bread prices aimed at reducing budget deficits, amidst challenging economic conditions and without sparking widespread protests.