Israel Gaza war: Satellite images show construction on Egypt's border - BBC News

Reports claim the work could be in preparation for Palestinian refugees - something Egypt publicly denies.

20 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Maxar TechnologiesBy Alys Davies & Paul Adams, diplomatic correspondentBBC NewsSatellite images appear to show extensive construction work in progress along Egypt's border with Gaza, which reports claim is being carried out in preparation for housing Palestinian refugees.

Unnamed Egyptian sources reportedly said the work is being done in order to set up an isolated buffer zone containing a walled enclosure in Egypt's North Sinai province in case Israel goes ahead with its planned ground offensive in Gaza's southernmost city, Rafah.

According to a report published by a human rights group, seven-metre-high walls are being constructed in the zone.

Egypt has publicly denied making any such preparations.

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant also said Israel "has no intention of evacuating Palestinian civilians to Egypt".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68317541

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