Egypt has quietly stepped up security measures in South Sinai, as Israelis have started crossing into the province in increasing numbers early last week through the Taba border with Israel to flee the conflict with Iran.
Thousands of foreign nationals, including diplomats and international staff, have crossed into Egypt through the border in recent days, aiming to fly out of Sharm el-Sheikh Airport to destinations around the world, in coordination with their governments, Israel and Egypt.
However, thousands more Israelis have remained in South Sinai, hoping to return home once the situation stabilises.
On Tuesday morning, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, announced the night before by US President Donald Trump, went into effect.
The situation has sparked accusations of double standards after the Egyptian government blocked convoys attempting to reach the Gaza Strip to break Israel's total siege, with activists facing violent attacks.
