Egypt has discovered Israeli attempts to assassinate Hamas leaders on its territory, prompting a stern warning from Cairo. A high-level security source informed Middle East Eye that intelligence reports indicate Israel has been plotting these actions for some time. Egypt previously foiled an assassination attempt during ceasefire negotiations in Cairo over the past two years.
The Egyptian official"s statements follow remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who threatened to target Hamas leaders in other countries. The security source emphasized that any Israeli strike on Hamas figures within Egypt would be viewed as a violation of Egyptian sovereignty and a declaration of war, which Egypt would respond to decisively.
This development raises regional concerns, particularly in light of the recent attack in Doha. Egypt"s strong stance reflects its commitment to maintaining its sovereignty and security in the face of external threats.
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