There is growing concern in Israel for the new Egyptian intelligence chief and his efforts to warm relations with Iran.
Israeli media reported that Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad, new head of the Egyptian intelligence service, plays a central role in warming relations between Cairo and Tehran
Israeli sources reported that General Rashad aims to play a central role in completing the prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas, as part of the efforts to end the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Retired Brigadier General and Israeli strategist Shmuel Elmes believes that Rashad, who succeeded Abbas Kamel in this position, wants to make progress on this troubling issue that may contribute to the Egyptian economy, which is in a difficult situation.