Hamas' conflict with Israel, particularly the events of Oct. 7, which resulted in casualties on both sides, inadvertently sparked international financial aid that helped save Egypt's struggling economy from collapse in the face of mounting debt and economic challenges, leading to significant investments and bailouts from various sources including the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company, the International Monetary Fund, the European Union, and the Gulf states.

Israel, at 75 years old, is often seen as vulnerable to various existential threats, but it has proven to be resilient throughout its history.