Palestinian displacement into Egypt could mean goodbye Camp David: Egypt has reportedly warned Israel that an attempt to displace Palestinian refugees into Sinai could cause a “rupture” in the two countries’ relationship, Axios reported Thursday, citing four US and Israeli officials. Egyptian officials have expressed concerns to Israeli intelligence that its offensive in south Gaza could force thousands of people across the border into Egypt, triggering a serious crisis between the two countries.

Remember: A number of senior government officials — including President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly — have repeatedly warned that the forcible displacement of Palestinians into Egypt is a red line.

US blocks ceasefire call: The US on Friday blocked a UAE-authored Security Council resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza calling it “divorced from reality.” The vote was triggered by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoking a rarely-used power to push the Security Council to discuss the conflict because of the threat to international security.

Despite the catastrophic conditions on the ground: Half of Gaza’s population is starving - seniorUN aid official | Israeli assault causing “unprecedented killing” - Haaretz analysis | At least 17.7k people killed since 7 October - Gaza Health Ministry.

Cue fury from the region: Palestine: US “responsible for bloodshed” | UAE: “deeply disappointed” with the vote | Oman: Veto “a shameful insult to humanitarian norms.”

ALSO- Putin continues regional diplomatic sweep with call with El Sisi: Presidents El Sisi and Putin agreed to continue pursuing a ceasefire in Gaza, according to an Ittihadiya readout of a phone conversation between the two leaders on Saturday. Putin visited the UAE and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, and hosted Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in Moscow the following day.

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