IDF Chief of General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi, along with Shin Bet Chief Ronan Bar, visited Cairo last week for discussions with Egyptian officials regarding the planned Israeli military operation in the northern Gaza Strip, specifically in Rafah. Israeli officials assured Egypt, as reported by Axios, that the operation would not result in a push of Palestinian refugees into Sinai. This series of meetings underscores the delicate balance Israel seeks to maintain in its military operations, ensuring they do not exacerbate regional tensions.
🔴Shin Bet Chief Ronan Bar and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited Egypt last week During the visit, they discussed with the Egyptians the planned IDF operation in #Rafah
Israel's security chiefs tried to ease #Egypt fears from the planned operation in #Rafah https://t.co/R30oTwfySX
IDF told Egypt that Israeli Rafah operation won't push Palestinians into Sinai: sources https://t.co/tUsxgYNLtj
NEW: IDF chief of staff & Shin Bet director visited Cairo last week to try to reassure their Egyptian counterparts that Israel will take steps to ensure an operation in Rafah will not create an influx of Palestinian refugees into Egypt. My story on @axios https://t.co/7cFJk7r3uX
IDF Told Egypt That Israeli Rafah Operation Won't Push Palestinians Into Sinai - Axios https://t.co/KTd6ly3rUK
NEW: The Israeli military's top officer visited Cairo last week to try to reassure Egyptian officials that Israel will take steps to ensure an operation in Rafah will not create an influx of Palestinian refugees into Egypt. https://t.co/jD1vYYlw47
NEW PHOTOS: @IDF Chief of General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment in the northern Gaza Strip earlier today with commanding officers. https://t.co/Execamcprg