Why did tensions escalate between Israel and Egypt in 1952?

Answer 1

The president of Egypt blocked Israeli ships from accessing the Suez Canal.

Answer 2

The president of Egypt blocked Israeli ships from accessing the Suez Canal.

Answer 3

There was no real escalation in Egyptian-Israeli relations in 1952. However, there was a coup d'etat in Egypt in 1952 by the Free Officers Movement, who established the Arab Republic of Egypt (as opposed to the previous Kingdom of Egypt). The Free Officers Movement was more Anti-Israel than the monarchy had been and so there was some trepidation from the Israelis on that account, but tensions would not really rise significantly between Israel and Egypt until 1956, when Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal.