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In a dramatic turn of events that jeopardizes 45 years of peace, Egypt is blaming Israel’s recent offensive in Rafah for creating a situation that could dismantle its longstanding, though tenuous, alliance with Israel, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The Israeli operation to take over parts of Eastern Rafah has precipitated a severe diplomatic rift, with Egypt contemplating a significant reduction in its diplomatic ties with Israel and announcing its intention to join an international lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide. However, underneath the public outrage by Egypt is a fear that the Israeli presence on the Gaza side of the Egyptian border would uncover proof that Egypt has been aiding Hamas' military capabilities.
Read more: Fearing What Israel Will Uncover In Rafah, Egypt Threatens Peace Downgrade