Based on frantic media coverage emanating from Cairo, the long-standing ties between Israel and Egypt seemed like they were about to unravel.
After Israeli troops finally embarked on the ground incursion into the Rafah border area on May 7, Cairo’s public reaction was swift and furious.
“Egypt warns Israel of ‘dire repercussions,’” read a CNN headline.
Unnamed Egyptian officials told reporters the Israeli offensive could endanger the 1979 peace accord between the countries. Other officials warned that diplomatic ties could be downgraded.
Read the full article at the Times of Israel.
