Egyptian authorities allegedly employ a Chinese drone for espionage activities against Israel, according to Israeli media reports.
A Ruckus over Spying Allegations
News is abuzz with claims that Egypt might be spying on Israel, aided by the Chinese Air Force. The Israeli media outlet, Natsiv.net, has raised this concern, stating that Egypt is putting the defense systems along its southern border to the test following the arrival of Chinese aircraft in Upper Egypt. The aircraft, part of joint drills, includes a Chinese early warning aircraft that landed in Beni Suef Military Airport.
According to the report, this Chinese early warning aircraft can provide real-time aerial views of Sinai and Israel, enabling Egypt to keep tabs on Israeli military activities. The website suggests that these Chinese planes conducted "provocative" flights near the Israeli border, triggering Israeli warning systems and recording Israeli responses.
The report boldly calls this a "flagrant violation" of the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, expressing disbelief at the silence of the United States, the agreement's guarantor. The website urges Israel to confront Chinese interests encroaching its territory, like the port of Haifa, stressing that Israel should not tolerate such challenging behavior.
Curiously, Israel hasn't issued any official diplomatic protest yet, leaving the veracity of these accusations unconfirmed.
Meanwhile, Egypt and China are conducting joint air exercises, adding to the regional tensions.
Interestingly, a separate report suggests that Turkey and Egypt are collaborating in the production of drones. As the situation evolves, geopolitical dynamics continue to unfold.
* turbulent times ahead with Turkiye, Egypt teaming up on drone production *
*Accusations, denials, and suspicions - it's all part of the game, and it seems like we're in for a wild ride. Let's watch this space with bated breath.*
[1] Israeli media reports alleged spying on Israel by Egypt, aided by China, but no official confirmation has been received (https://www.natsiv.net/arabic/2025/05/05/%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A8%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%AC%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A9-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%84-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%A8/%D9%85%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B6-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%A8%D8%A7%)
[2] United States Remains Silent amidst Egypt-Israel Spying Allegations (https://world.time.com/2025/05/05/us-egypt-israel-spying-allegations/)
[3] Egypt and China to hold joint air exercises in a move seen as a message to Israel (https://www.militarywatchmagazine.com/2025/04/30/egypt-and-china-to-hold-joint-air-exercises-in-a-move-seen-as-a-message-to-israel/)
[4] China-Egypt Partnership Strengthens with Joint Military Exercises (https://defensetech.news/2025/04/30/china-egypt-partnership-strengthens-with-joint-military-exercises/)
[5] Turkey Officials Visit Egypt to Discuss Drones Production Collaboration (https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1471134/%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%AC%D9%83-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%8A-%D9%A1%D8%B3%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B6%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A9)
[1] The alleged spying on Israel by Egypt, with the aid of China, has caused tension in the region, but official confirmation remains elusive.
[2] The United States has not issued any statements regarding the spying allegations between Egypt and Israel, causing concern among some political circles.
[3] The ongoing Egyptian-Chinese military exercises are seen as a potential threat by Israel, adding to the existing regional tensions.
[4] The Israeli government has not formally protested the Chinese-aided spying allegations, leaving both the truth and potential diplomatic ramifications uncertain.
[5] The UN, as a guarantor of the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, has yet to address the spying allegations publicly.
[6] The emerging partnership between Turkey and Egypt in drone production might further complicate regional politics and military dynamics.
