Tensions Mount between Israel and Egypt over the Rafah Crossing May 14, 2024 Unipro2013main Middle East Conflict 2024 </p> <h2>Tensions mount between Israel and Egypt over the Rafah Crossing </h2> <p> Egypt has told the United States that Israel’s actions in Gaza are jeopardizing regional security. Foreign minister Sameh Shoukry discussed the need to restart aid deliveries to Gaza in a phone call with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.</p> <p>The two also discussed the Israeli seizure of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing. Cairo says the presence of Israeli troops and tanks violates a 2007 treaty. Israel’s move has exacerbated simmering tensions between Egypt and Israel. So much so that Egypt has announced it will formally support a case brought by South Africa at the Interational Court of Justice, accusing Israel of committing genocidal acts in Gaza.<br /> #Egypt #Israel #Rafah<br /> Credit to : DW News</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors -
