Suez Canal Rumor Targeted Public Perception Despite Uninterrupted Navigation, Expert Says

Dr. Mohamed El-Gendy, an international cybersecurity expert, said information alleging a problem at the Suez Canal targeted public perception and awareness, despite navigation continuing without interruption.

El-Gendy said the scenario involving the spread of those claims did not reflect an actual halt in shipping traffic or a crisis at the canal.

His remarks drew a distinction between conditions at the waterway and the impression created by circulating information suggesting something was wrong.

The focus of his assessment was the rumor’s attempt to shape how people understood the situation, rather than any disruption to canal operations.