An Israeli delegation paid a discreet visit to Cairo earlier this week to address security concerns linked to the war in Gaza and the sensitive border region between Egypt and Israel.
The late-night meeting came shortly after Egypt toned down its political and media criticism of Jerusalem, reportedly at the urging of the United States.
Talks centered on the Rafah border crossing, the flow of goods and people between Egypt and Gaza, and Israel’s military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor — a strip of land along the border that has become a focal point of the conflict.
One of the key disputes raised during the discussions involved Israel’s installation of surveillance towers along the corridor. Egyptian officials argued the move undermines their national security and could be seen as a violation of past peace agreements.
The four-hour visit highlights the fragile balance between cooperation and mistrust in Egyptian-Israeli relations, particularly as the war in Gaza continues to escalate.