Concerns are rising over the situation in Rafah, where a potential military operation by Israel could lead to a spillover of Palestinians into Egypt. Egyptian officials are worried that refugee camps could become recruiting grounds for extremist groups. The United Nations aid chief has repeatedly warned of the risks associated with such a spillover. Additionally, there are fears that a camp being constructed by Egypt for Gazans might fall under the control of Hamas, with the Islamic State seeking opportunities within. The UN's High Commissioner for Refugees has also expressed concerns, stating that a spillover into Egypt's Sinai would be disastrous and emphasized the need for Palestinians to be assisted within the enclave.
The UN's High Commissioner for Refugees said on Friday that a spillover of refugees from Gaza's Rafah into Egypt's Sinai would be a disaster and that Egyptian authorities had made clear that Palestinians should be assisted in the enclave. https://t.co/VPxx1SDsPS
The United Nations aid chief has cautioned about the possible spillover of Palestinians congregated in Rafah into Egypt in the event of Israel launching a military operation against the border town https://t.co/bcJp21Qfuo https://t.co/XphnJMYtNi
United Nations aid chief warned of the possibility of a spillover of Palestinians amassed in Rafah into Egypt if Israel launches a military operation against the border town. https://t.co/yrbiAQvyvb
The United Nations aid chief warned of the possibility of a spillover of Palestinians amassed in Rafah into Egypt if Israel launches a military operation against the border town https://t.co/bcJp21Qfuo https://t.co/P1RNl0pPhM
That camp the Egyptians are building for Gazans is going to be such a disaster everyone knows it would be beforehand. Hamas in full control over it, Islamic State looking for opportunity inside given Hamas being crippled... ugh.
That camp the Egyptians are building for Gazans is going to be such a disaster everyone knows beforehand it would. Hamas in control charge, Islamic State looking for opportunities inside... ugh.
The United Nations aid chief warns of the possibility of a spillover of Palestinians amassed in #Rafah into #Egypt if Israel launches a military operation against the border town. https://t.co/i4gyaTE8Js
The United Nations aid chief on Thursday warned of the possibility of a spillover of Palestinians amassed in Rafah into Egypt if Israel launches a military operation against the border town. https://t.co/DLEk21wu7O
Egyptian officials worry that Gazan refugee camps would become recruiting grounds for extremist groups. @dpatrikarakos: 👇 https://t.co/2q9XvJTfl2