Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi removed his long-time ally, intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Abbas Kamel, from his position on Wednesday, according to international media reports.
He was replaced by his deputy, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Mahmoud Rashad, who the New Arab describes as a "veteran intelligence officer."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Director Abbas Kamel, June 30, 2021.
He was appointed head of the GID in 2018, following growing opposition, which led to former Egyptian military officials deciding to run against Sisi.
He is also accused of directly controlling Egyptian state-owned media to produce content and media favorable to the regime.

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