The tone of the protest has increased considerably as a result of violence in front of the Republican Guard headquarters on 8 July, in which at least 51 people were killed and 435 others injured. Being the headquarters of the Republican Guard a critical point for the security of the upcoming events, is high the probability that the streets adjacent to it (Salah Salem Road) can be closed by Egyptian forces to avoid dangerous contact with pro-Morsi potesters, likely to could trigger further clashes.

Meantime, developments continue on the political front. On 9 July was appointed as the interim prime minister Hazem El-Beblawi, former deputy prime minister and finance minister, while designated as vice president Mohammed El-Baradei; Baradei was director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The appointments have not been favorably received by numerous parties, including the Freedom and Justice Party and the Islamist Nour Party, that refused to participate in the interim administration. Several difficulties will accompany the process of formation of a constitutional commission and the appointment of a new government. The transition period will therefore be characterized by strong institutional and social instability. Should be considered in fact that the consensus among supporters of the military intervention is already beginning to break down. Many of the groups that supported the coup have reacted negatively to Mansour's appointment and complaining about a lack of consideration during consultations. 

As expected, the increase in attacks by Islamist militants against security forces in some areas of North Sinai is worrying. On 12 July some militants fired RPGs at a checkpoint in the city of Arish in North Sinai; killing one police officer. There were reports about the finding of a Coptic Christian man who had been abducted by unknown gunmen on 7 July. The man was found decapitated in the town of Sheikh Zuwayed.

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