History of Europe

What action taken by Napoleon inflamed this situation and why?

Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798 inflamed the situation between France and the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was a Muslim power based in Istanbul and considered Egypt as part of its territory. Napoleon's invasion of Egypt was seen as an act of aggression against the Ottomans and threatened their control over the region. Additionally, Napoleon's support for the French Revolution and his secular policies were at odds with the conservative and religious nature of the Ottoman Empire. As a result, the Ottoman Empire declared war on France, leading to further conflict and tension between the two powers.