Israeli and Egyptian military officials 'watched Argentina match together' during Cairo meeting

Israeli and Egyptian military officials 'watched Argentina match together' during Cairo meeting Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 07/10/2026 - 10:11 Talks come amid Hamas announcement to dissolve committee that has governed Gaza for nearly two decades An Egyptian military vehicle on the Egyptian side of the border with Gaza, 4 July 2024 (Giuseppe Cacace/AFP) Off Senior Israeli military officials met their Egyptian counterparts in Cairo this week for what Israeli media described as a "strategic dialogue" focused on regional developments, Gaza and broader security cooperation. According to Kan News, the talks focused on coordination between the two countries despite tensions over Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, with Egypt expected to play a key role in mediation with Hamas and efforts to shape the enclave's postwar future. Israeli and Egyptian officers also reportedly watched Egypt’s World Cup match against Argentina together during the visit.