Egypt has reportedly warned Israel that ties between the countries will be “ruptured” if Palestinians from Gaza flee into the Sinai desert, as a consequence of ferocious Israeli bombing in the territory, US website Axios reported on Thursday, citing US and Israeli officials. This comes as Israel shifted its military campaign in Gaza southwards, heavily shelling the city of Khan Younis and other locations. Many Palestinians have fled to Rafah as a result, close to the Egyptian border. Thousands have been killed in the past week. According to Axios, Egyptian intelligence and military officials t…