The Egyptian government has committed itself to no other city in the Gaza Strip as much as Rafah… not Gaza City, not Jabalia, not Khan Yunis, not Zeitoun. Egypt has joined the South African lawsuit against Israel over the operation in Rafah. Because of Rafah, Egypt threatens to recall its ambassador from Tel Aviv. Is Egypt perhaps afraid of what Israel might find underground in Rafah?

Let’s take a look at why Israel’s peace partner to the south is losing its nerve over the Gaza border town.

Since Egypt officially joined the South African lawsuit before the International Court of Justice in The Hague a few days ago, accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza Strip, there has been great concern in Jerusalem. Why are relations with Egypt deteriorating now?

See also: Israeli FM: Egypt key to preventing Gaza humanitarian crisis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held several emergency meetings on the issue because he and his government fear that the court could rule in...

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