Egypt is reportedly erecting walls, building a substantial 8-square-mile concrete wall enclosure along its border with Gaza, in response to concerns over a potential Israeli military operation in the southern Gaza region, specifically Rafah, which some refer to as a 'Rafah invasion'. Satellite images have confirmed the construction efforts, aiming to fortify and lock down all access from southern Gaza, including Rafah. The motivation behind Egypt's actions appears to be a fear of a refugee influx into its territory following the anticipated military activities. Additionally, recent satellite imagery has revealed a significant amount of aid on the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom border crossing, indicating preparations for potential humanitarian needs.
Walled site grows at Egypt border near Gaza https://t.co/IMsAslzYDS
NEW: @maxar has released fresh imagery of a wall being built along the Gaza/Egypt border. One of the images also shows a significant amount of aid on the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom border crossing. https://t.co/dKpaxzHLyV
selfies on the gaza border.. https://t.co/3FKB44oibc
Egypt, fearful that an Israeli military push further into southern Gaza will set off a flood of refugees into its country, is building an 8-square-mile concrete wall enclosure near the border. https://t.co/SUonG6BZH5
Egypt is fortifying and locking down all access from southern Gaza including building a wall, according to satellite images, in anticipation of Rafah invasion. MORE @GiorgioCafiero https://t.co/C32lgvtu4b
Satellite image shows Egypt erecting walls on #Gaza's border as potential operation in #Rafah looms 'Egypt is afraid Israel will try to move the Palestinians into Egypt. It is afraid this is still on the table and something that Israel considers,' explains @JoostScheffers https://t.co/WojCWjbKeN