Egypt Bolsters Gaza Border Amid Israeli Push Toward Gaza City

Egypt has reinforced its military presence along the border with Gaza amid growing concerns about the humanitarian and security consequences of a potential Israeli invasion and occupation of Gaza City. Egyptian officials fear that Israeli military operations could force around one million Palestinians to flee toward southern Gaza, potentially enabling Israel to deliberately push refugees toward the Egyptian border, which Cairo views as a direct threat to its national security. Egypt has positioned its forces to send a clear message rejecting any forced displacement of Palestinians into its territory and to prevent any security breaches. The Egyptian government continues to defend its support for Gaza and calls for international intervention to halt Israeli actions, highlighting the collapse of Gaza's health system and the severe toll on civilians, including starvation deaths. Israeli plans to gradually reoccupy Gaza City have heightened tensions, with Israel calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers for the operation. Meanwhile, both Egypt and Gaza officials emphasize the urgent need for humanitarian zones and international pressure to prevent further escalation and civilian suffering.