Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly warned members of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the Egyptian military is 'getting stronger' and emphasized the need for Israel to closely monitor its activities. While acknowledging the relationship and shared interests between Israel and Egypt, Netanyahu stressed the importance of preventing the Egyptian army from becoming too powerful. Concerns have previously been raised by Israel over Egypt's military buildup near the border, with accusations of violations of the peace accords. Egyptian sources have stated that their increased military presence in the Sinai Peninsula is aimed at preventing the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, while some intelligence sources dispute claims of significant changes in Egypt's military posture.