The American newspaper "The Wall Street Journal" reported that Egyptian officials stated Egypt is considering reducing its diplomatic relations with Israel. The newspaper cited one official saying, "Egypt is considering downgrading diplomatic relations with Israel by recalling its ambassador in Tel Aviv," in light of military operations in the Palestinian city of Rafah. Another Egyptian official mentioned, "Currently, there are no plans to suspend relations or eliminate Camp David," referring to the agreements that led to the peace treaty in 1979. He added, "As long as Israeli forces remain at the Rafah crossing, Egypt will not send a single truck to Rafah."
Days ago, Egypt announced its intention to support South Africa's case at the International Court of Justice, which accuses Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. Additionally, Egyptian authorities rejected reopening their borders with Gaza after Israeli forces took control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing. A high-ranking Egyptian source confirmed that Egypt has firmly communicated to negotiation mediators its rejection of the Israeli escalation in Rafah in southern Gaza. The source explained that Cairo holds the Israeli side responsible for the deteriorating conditions in the strip, as well as for preventing aid from reaching civilians in Gaza. Egypt is a key mediator in indirect talks between Israel and "Hamas" regarding an agreement aimed at releasing hostages and establishing a ceasefire in Gaza.
