Israeli Seizure of Gaza Corridor Raises Tension with Egypt Amid Silence

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement last year to occupy a sensitive corridor of land in the Gaza Strip stirred tension with Egypt. In January, the Egyptian government warned that any Israeli move in that direction would seriously threaten Egyptian-Israeli relations, emphasizing that it would violate the 1979 peace treaty between the two countries.

Israeli Military Seizes Control

Recently, the Israeli military declared the seizure of "tactical control" of the corridor, despite facing domestic pressure following its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Despite this, Egypt has not publicly commented on the seizure, possibly reflecting the dilemma it faces after nearly eight months of war in Gaza.

Egypt's silence on the corridor's seizure may result from domestic pressure to take a harsh stance on Israel. The situation represents a diplomatic challenge for Egypt, balancing its domestic concerns with its international relationships.