Egyptian officials fear Prime Minister Netanyahu will renew the war in Gaza before the upcoming Israeli elections, according to a report. The assessment reflects growing concern in Cairo that the prime minister may escalate military operations for political reasons as the campaign intensifies.
Egyptian officials are expressing concern that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will renew the war in the Gaza Strip before the upcoming Israeli elections, according to a report circulating in Israeli media. The assessment, attributed to Egyptian sources, suggests Cairo views the intensifying election campaign as a potential catalyst for renewed military escalation in Gaza.
As The Zioneer reported on June 12, Middle East diplomats had already assessed that a Gaza ceasefire deal was unlikely before the elections, with some fearing Netanyahu would renew the war as campaigning intensified. The new report from Egyptian sources reinforces that assessment, adding a layer of concern from a key regional mediator.
The report does not cite specific intelligence or operational plans, and the assessment remains attributed to Egyptian officials rather than confirmed by Israeli or other sources. The timing and scope of any potential renewed operations remain unclear.
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