Egyptian authorities carry out new restoration work on the fence separating Egypt and the Gaza Strip, east of Rafah. Pictures show heavy equipment transporting sand and strengthening the watchtowers and concrete fence.

South Africa filed a lawsuit before the International Court of Justice on December 29, accusing Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza strip. Egypt described the Israeli accusations as “allegations and lies,” and the head of the Egyptian Information Service, Diaa Rashwan, said that the inconsistency and lies of the Israeli allegations are clear.