Which Egyptian leader seized the Suez Canal in July 1956?

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Gamal Abdel Nasser, the president of Egypt at the time, seized the Suez Canal on July 26, 1956, in response to the United States' and Britain's decision to withdraw their funding for the Aswan Dam. Nasser believed that by nationalizing the canal, he could raise funds for the dam's construction through tolls and fees from shipping traffic. This move led to the Suez Crisis, an international conflict between Egypt and a coalition of Britain, France, and Israel.

Which Egyptian Leader Seized the Suez Canal in July 1956