Egypt is holding its nerve over the Rafah operation. But its restraint shouldn’t be taken for granted

Wednesday 15 May 2024 @ 09:20
Chatham House

EXPERT COMMENT

Israel’s latest operation in Gaza has created two serious threats to Egypt’s government.

So far, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) operation in Rafah remains ‘limited’, meaning it is still under the threshold of a major military incursion like the previous bloody assaults on Jabaliya, Gaza City, and Khan Younis.

This should be good news for Egypt’s security. However, the reality is far from it. The operation, launched on 7 May, creates two major threats for Egypt.

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