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Egypt Bolsters Border Security Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

As Israel's military campaign against Hamas intensifies, Egypt increases its border defenses, fearing a spillover of violence.

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A satellite image from Maxar Technologies shows Rafah, Gaza, on February 3.
Egyptian army soldiers look on from behind the barbed-wire border fence as Palestinian workers unload crates of humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom (Karm Abu Salem) border crossing in the southern part of the enclave on January 29.
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Overview

  • Egypt is enhancing its security measures along the Gaza border in anticipation of an Israeli ground operation in Rafah.
  • The escalation between Israel and Hamas has strained relations with Egypt, a key regional ally.
  • Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have led to over 28,000 Palestinian deaths, with Rafah becoming a refuge for displaced Palestinians.
  • Negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas show signs of progress.
  • Secret peace negotiations involving regional and international actors are underway to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.