Israel’s ambassador to Egypt recalled over security concerns

Israel withdrew its ambassador to Egypt over security concerns related to the ongoing Islamist insurgency in the country. 

Israel withdrew its ambassador to Egypt, David Govrin, a few weeks ago, according to a report in The Telegraph that cited Israeli officials.

Egyptian sources reportedly claimed that Govrin had been ordered back to Israel, at least temporarily, as a result of security concerns.

“Due to security considerations, the return of the Foreign Ministry’s embassy team to Cairo has been curbed,” the Shin Bet, Israel’s Security Agency, stated.

Govrin is reportedly still carrying out his diplomatic duties from Jerusalem.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry provided no details regarding the report, however, some are speculating that the security concerns relate to the continued Islamist insurgency in Egypt, particularly throughout the Sinai. Last week, an affiliate of the Islamic State (ISIS) operating in the Sinai desert known as the “Sinai Province” claimed responsibility for firing several missiles in the direction of Israel’s southernmost city of Eilat.

Islamist groups including ISIS have been seeking to challenge the rule of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, successor of the Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated President Mohamed Morsi, who was ousted in a military-led coup in 2013.

By: World Israel News Staff