Egyptian Expert: Israeli Monitoring of Secret Facilities Inside Egypt Is a Sovereignty Violation and Unacceptable Interference
An Egyptian expert criticises Israeli surveillance of an underground facility near the Cairo–Suez road, describing it as unacceptable interference in internal affairs and a violation of Egyptian sovereignty.
An expert in Egyptian national security affairs has described Israel’s monitoring of an underground facility near the Cairo–Suez road, based on satellite imagery, as unacceptable interference in Egypt’s internal affairs and an attempt to track the state’s infrastructure development and capabilities.
Commenting on a report broadcast by the Hebrew Channel 14 about the existence of a massive underground facility in Egypt, Egyptian expert Mohamed Makhlouf said the report goes beyond conveying information to raising doubts about Egypt’s sovereign right to build and develop its facilities on its own territory.
Makhlouf explained that the report relied on satellite images and analyses by Israeli analyst Ben Zion Macales, and spoke of excavation work that began in June 2025 and the existence of entrances and paved roads, without providing evidence proving the nature of the facility or its purpose.
He stressed that Egypt has the full right to develop its infrastructure, protect its vital facilities and secure its reserves and supply lines, without needing the approval of any outside party or submitting to its assessments.
He noted that Israel’s monitoring of Egypt’s interior and its comparison of satellite images over several months reflects an interest in tracking the Egyptian state’s directions and the development of its capabilities, considering that this behaviour does not respect the sovereignty of states.
Makhlouf linked Israeli interest in Egyptian facilities to what he described as growing concern in “Israel” over the expansion of Egypt’s military capabilities, the modernisation of its arms systems, the diversification of its sources of power, and the development of its air, naval and defence capabilities.
He added that the strategic strength of states is not limited to what satellite images or military displays reveal, but also includes protection, sustainability and resilience in the face of crises and wars.
The Egyptian expert stressed that the use of space reconnaissance and geospatial intelligence to monitor Egyptian facilities will not halt the course of developing national capabilities, affirming Egypt’s right to protect its national security and develop its infrastructure without external interference.
