Over 1 million displaced Palestinian civilians sheltering in Rafah face an anxious wait amid escalating tensions with Israel. Egypt has intensified security measures at the Rafah border, including the installation of barbed wire on border fences to deter migration. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry affirmed the rejection of any initiative that could provoke a potential Israeli military operation in Rafah or lead to the migration of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. The move reflects heightened concerns about the security situation in the region and efforts to prevent further displacement of civilians.