Maintaining a Facade of Relationship Amidst Tension

The main point of contention between Israel and Egypt is the fear of a Palestinian influx into Egypt and the potential for ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Despite this tension, both countries aim to maintain a positive relationship and are aligning their efforts to pressure the United States to halt the conflict in Gaza. Both governments have committed human rights violations, are major recipients of US military funding, and are keen on downplaying the significance of the conflict, suggesting that the recent violence may have been a result of individual actions rather than state policies.