Israel’s tense relations with Egypt were strained further recently, after Egyptian border guards stationed at the Taba Border detained vehicles transporting kosher food to the Israeli diplomatic staff stationed at the Cairo embassy, Ynet learned Sunday.
The vehicles underwent an extensive security check, which included stripping them from their cargo, before they were allowed to cross into Egypt.
In the past, Israeli vehicles carrying food transports were allowed through the Taba crossing immediately, since as diplomatic vehicles, they enjoy diplomatic immunity.
Jerusalem was irked by the act, calling it a violation of diplomatic protocol.
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