Egypt worries about Syria's Islamist takeover, especially with rising HTS influence and Turkey's growing role.

Egypt is cautiously responding to Syria's Islamist takeover, especially with the rise of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group. Egypt, which backed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad until his ousting, is worried about the potential impact on regional stability and domestic unrest. Cairo has urged the new Syrian authorities to practice inclusivity and has tightened visa restrictions for Syrians. Egypt's apprehension is heightened by Turkey's growing influence in Syria, given the historical rivalry between Egypt and Turkey, and the latter’s ties with the Muslim Brotherhood.

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