A "secret" agreement regarding Rafah gives Egypt a larger role.. What are its details?

The Israeli newspaper "Maariv" revealed in a report about a "secret agreement" led by the United States regarding the city of Rafah, at the southernmost point of the Gaza Strip, which gives Egypt a larger role at the expense of other parties' roles.

The newspaper stated that the Americans will present a plan to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at moving to the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, with a focus on the reconstruction of Rafah.

Washington expects Netanyahu to support a step that enhances Egypt's role and enables the exclusion of Turkey from the reconstruction process.

The newspaper pointed out that the Americans intend to present their initial plan to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the heads of security agencies to move to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

According to security sources, they are seeking, from an American perspective, to make progress on the Gaza issue, particularly in the area of reconstruction.

A security source stated: "The Americans are the leaders, and the bet now is on the reconstruction of Rafah."

This may be the reason why the Americans are promoting the release of fighters trapped in the Rafah tunnel and urging Hamas to return the body of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin.

Maariv added that the Americans are determined to move forward immediately with the reconstruction of Rafah, a step that may push Benjamin Netanyahu to support it, as this step will directly enhance Egypt's position.

Egypt is concerned with stability and shaping what happens in the area adjacent to its northern borders with Gaza.

In this context, this step may allow "Israel" to use this matter as leverage to exclude Turkey from the reconstruction process and beyond.

Since Egypt's involvement will lead the reconstruction process, it will make it a central party in it.

Israel may support the process for a good reason, as some tribes operating under its sponsorship are active from Rafah.