Israeli newspaper, Haartez, warned of losing strategic relations with Egypt will affect Israeli interests for decades. It added the repercussions of losing relations with Egypt will negatively affect on Israel. It claimed the terrorist attack on Eilat port turned Sinai into a red zone front after being a rigid front for decades. The Israeli newspaper added despite the state of unrest in Israel after the death of eight Israelis, officials are concerned of the deterioration of Egyptian-Israeli relations, especially in the current stage. It added deteriorating relations with Egypt will affect the Israeli budget since Israeli authorities will activate the southern military units. This will increase pressure on the Israeli government, which suffers from public protests against the notable rise in prices.
