Egypt fears massive influx of refugees.
Egypt threatens to suspend key peace treaty with Israel if the IDF enters the densely populated border city of Rafah.
This is written by Associated Press.
After more than half the population of the Gaza Strip fled to Rafah, they were housed in tent camps and UN-run shelters near the border.
Egypt, for its part, fears a massive influx of hundreds of thousands of refugees.
“Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations also warn that the Rafah offensive could worsen the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza,” – the report said.
An unnamed militant spokesman said an incursion into Rafah would “blow up” talks mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar, which are aimed at a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages.
“But the offensive caused significant destruction, especially in northern Gaza, and heavy fighting still continues in central Gaza and the southern city of Khan Yunis. Ground operation in Rafah could also lead to the closure of the checkpoint, cutting off one of the only routes for critically needed supplies.” food and medicine,” explains the publication.
Individual officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the Egyptian threats.
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