Israel’s ambassador, embassy staff back in Cairo

Israel’s ambassador to Egypt, David Govrin, returned to Cairo yesterday, sources told Reuters and theAssociated Press. The sources say Govrin and eight embassy staffers are back in Cairo to resume their roles permanently. Govrin, who had been quietly removed from Egypt in late 2016 “due to security concerns,” made a one-day trip to Cairo last week, also accompanied by a delegation of eight embassy staff members. Israeli news outlets (here, here, and here) are taking note of the story citing media reports, as the Israeli government is yet to issue an official confirmation.