Cairo boosts troops along the eastern frontier as Israeli forces prepare for the next stage of “Iron Fist” in Gaza. Egyptian officials warn: “A humanitarian crisis could become a domestic disaster.” Egypt is bracing for fallout from Israel’s looming assault on Gaza City. As the IDF positions ground forces around the enclave and prepares to launch the next stage of its “Iron Fist” operation, the Egyptian army has begun reinforcing its eastern border to prevent what officials describe as a potentially catastrophic refugee surge.
According to senior Egyptian security sources, Israeli advances could drive up to one million Palestinians southward, overwhelming Rafah and spilling into the Sinai Peninsula. “We see this as a direct threat to national security,” a high-ranking official told the Qatari daily Al-Araby al-Jadeed. “A mass crossing would transform the humanitarian crisis into a domestic Egyptian problem. We are tightening the border to prevent infiltrations and sending a political message: no solution will come at the expense of our land.”
The reinforcement coincides with ongoing mediation efforts over a potential hostage deal. Over the weekend, Arab media reported that coordination talks had begun on location and timing, with the Israeli negotiating team expected to depart soon. Egyptian, Qatari, and American officials remain deeply involved in the process. (Read More)
