Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry expressed grave concerns over the Israeli military's actions in Gaza, particularly in Rafah, during a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Shoukry highlighted that these actions pose serious security risks and threaten the stability of the region.
More than 1 million Palestinians sought refuge in Rafah, located on Gaza's border with Egypt, to escape the prolonged conflict in the enclave. Despite international apprehension regarding the potential civilian casualties, Israel has been making plans to invade the southern Gaza city.