Egyptian Foreign Minister denies treaty suspension with Israel

The Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, has refuted earlier media reports suggesting that Egyptian authorities are contemplating suspending the Camp David Peace Treaty in the event of an Israeli military operation in Rafah.

Shoukry emphasized Egypt's commitment to the treaty's obligations, established four decades ago, as long as Israel upholds its end of the agreement.

His statement comes amidst heightened tensions following accusations by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Smotrich alleged Egyptian involvement in the October 7 attacks, claiming that Cairo facilitated Hamas's rearmament. In response, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry condemned Smotrich's remarks, stating that such statements undermine efforts to resolve the Gaza Strip crisis.