The Suez Canal is a significant source of Egypt's national income, supplying hard currency in a country already experiencing a dire shortage.
![The Suez Canal made $8bn this year [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/image_156x88/public/2023-01/GettyImages-1246109009.jpg?h=90ae1ab9&itok=WK9zOYbp)
![The attack took place near the Suez Canal in Egypt [Getty File Image]](/sites/default/files/styles/image_156x88/public/2022-11/GettyImages-483150870.jpg?h=48737aea&itok=Q6RcKQt3)
