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תוואי תת-קרקע בגובה שלושה מטרים שאותר על ציר פילדלפי

The history of Hamas' lifeline: 20 years of broken Egyptian pledges along Philadelphi Corridor

Since Israel's withdrawal from Sinai, and especially after 2005 disengagement, Egypt has maintained security along Gaza border; despite Cairo's claims of fighting smuggling and destroying thousands of tunnels, Hamas has continued to grow stronger

Lior Ben Ari | 08.14.24

IDF uncovers tunnel big enough for cars, on Gaza-Egypt border

Troops say tunnel with a 3-meter height is being probed including shafts and connections before Engineering Corps destroys it; a similar tunnel was found late last year in the northern part of the Strip

Yoav Zitun | 08.04.24

Netanyahu visits troops in Rafah, says military pressure advances agreement

Prime minister visits troops in Gaza ahead of meeting with delegation to cease-fire for hostages negotiations; Saudi report says Biden administration seeks compromise and that US, Israel and Palestinians met to discuss Rafah crossing

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 07.18.24

IDF wants to establish 'Philadelphi Brigade' to control post-war Gaza

Analysis: Military's southern command formulates several plans for post-war Gaza and emphasizes that control over the corridor connecting Gaza and Egypt is critical for Israel's future

Yossi Yehoshua | 07.18.24

Gaza talks explore alternative to Israeli troops on Gaza-Egypt border, sources say

Sources say discussions revolve around installation of surveillance system to prevent Hamas from smuggling in weapons and supplies from Egypt into Gaza via tunnels that would allow it to re-arm and again threaten Israel; Netanyahu's office denies report

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 07.12.24

Between delivering aid and fighting, IDF commanders say Rafah tunnel operations to continue for months

As army edges closer to dismantling Hamas' Rafah Brigade, government-ordered shipments of gas, fuel and fresh produce from northern Israel have begun entering Gaza; most of these supplies fall into Hamas' hands within hours; commanders emphasize maintaining permanent presence in area vital

Yoav Zitun, Rafah | 06.28.24

Inside Hamas' last stronghold: 'More tunnels here than I've seen anywhere else in Gaza'

Reporter's Notebook: IDF commander says there are more tunnels in Gaza's southernmost city than anywhere else in the strip; some lead in to Egypt and are used by Hamas to smuggle in weapons and explosives

Yossi Yehoshua | 06.19.24

In wake of APC disaster, IDF pushes for decisive action in Rafah

Army eliminates over 500 terrorists and uncovers around 100 tunnel shafts, entrenching control along Egyptian border and dismantling Hamas battalions; security officials worry leadership stalls on deciding Philadelphi Corridor’s future and whether to shift focus to Hezbollah in north

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.17.24

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel and Egypt's 'cold peace' turns frigid

Opinion: Relations between Jerusalem and Cairo have always been lukewarm, but since the war, anti-Israeli conspiracy theories and sentiments have surged; however, neither side appears ready to abandon the peace accords just yet

Smadar Perry | 06.13.24

Israel secures full control over entire Gaza-Egypt border, report says

IDF forces said to seize Philadelphi Corridor completely after Gazans report attempted westward push from air and ground overnight, with fierce gun battles between Israeli troops and Hamas-led Palestinian fighters also taking place

Einav Halabi | 06.07.24

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות צה"ל, חטיבה 401 במזרח רפיח

IDF says it controls Philadelphi corridor on Gaza-Egypt border

Military locates dozens of loaded rocket launchers close to the border, placed there under the assumption that the IDF would not bomb an area so close to Egyptian territory; 'Hamas lifeline cut,' military says

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 05.29.24

Egyptian foreign minister reaffirms commitment to peace treaty with Israel

Sameh Shoukry asserts peace agreement will hold despite warnings from Egyptian officials IDF offensive on Gaza's Rafah could jeopardize longstanding pact

Lior Ben Ari, Agencies | 02.12.24

Israel prepares for assault on Rafah

Analysis: Israeli officials say no action to be taken without coordination with Egypt as international community voices growing concern of humanitarian cost in Rafah assault; while IDF operational plans prepared PM claims military dragging its feet

Yossi Yehushua | 02.11.24

As far as al-Sisi is concerned, Netanyahu is Persona Non Grata

Egyptian President al-Sisi ghosts Netanyahu phone call

Shortly after the al-SIsi accuses Israel of deliberately stalling aid to Gaza as a means of advancing its position regarding the hostages, Netanyahu tries to place call but is ignored

Itamar Eichner | 01.24.24

IDF tanks along the Gaza border with Egypt before the Israeli withdrawal from the Strip in 2005

Any IDF action along Gaza-Egypt border threatens Israel-Cairo ties, official says

Egyptian chairman of State Information rejects Israeli claims border area used in smuggling for Hamas, says any action along Philadelphi corridor would violate international agreements

Lior Ben Ari | 01.23.24

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