"Egypt's Border Policy: The Palestinian Refugee Dilemma"

Egypt refuses to allow vulnerable Palestinians from Gaza into its territory, fearing they may not be allowed back into Gaza if Israel blocks their return. Egypt is working to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and has facilitated aid into Gaza, but is wary of a mass exodus of Palestinians into its territory. The situation is linked to the historical Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and there are concerns about permanent displacement and potential spillover of conflict. Egypt is preparing for the possibility of an Israeli offensive in the southern Gaza town of Rafah and is building a security perimeter near the border to hold up to 150,000 people in case of a breach.