Philadelphi Corridor

Meeting with Israel, US dependent on Netanyahu signing gas agreement, Egypt's Sisi says - report

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is also reportedly demanding Israel withdraw from the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors, Ynet said, quoting sources familiar with the matter.

President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025; illustrative.
An image of Hadar Goldin is seen with Israeli military footage of the Gaza tunnel in which he was kept, November 20, 2025

WATCH: IDF uncovers 7 kilometer-long Gaza terror tunnel where Hamas held Hadar Goldin

An Israeli soldier secures a tunnel underneath Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, in Northern Gaza Strip, November 22, 2023.

Israel Katz tells JD Vance that over 60% of Hamas tunnels left undestroyed

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a committee meeting on September 14, 2025.

Smotrich sets 'red lines' for ceasefire: Hamas withdrawal, no Palestinian state


Gaza hostage deal: How phase one of ceasefire deal will be implemented - explainer

The first phase of the deal will last 42 days and implementation of the agreement will begin two or three days after its signing.

 Key terms of possible hostage and ceasefire deal, January 13, 2025 (illustration).

Israel 'caught off guard' by Hamas flexibility in hostage deal talks - report

Hamas source on hostage deal: 'We are close to announcing an agreement' • IDF to remain along Philadelphi Corridor as part of negotiations

 An Israeli Military vehicle drives past banners reading " Bring Them Home Now", amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, on the Israeli side near the Israel-Gaza border, January 12, 2025.

Netanyahu instructs Mossad, Shin Bet heads to fly to Qatar for hostage talks

The decision to send the delegation is due to progress and new developments in the negotiation talks in Doha, an Israeli official told the Post.

 (L-R): Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, Mossad Director David Barnea, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (illustrative)

Hamas claims Netanyahu agreed to end Gaza war in first phase of hostage deal

Arabic media reported that Netanyahu's position shifted due to Trump's threats that a deal should be reached before he takes office, or there will be "hell to pay."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Philadelphi corridor (illustrative).

Hamas's approval is last hurdle to hostage deal finalization, sources say - report

One of the main obstacles to reaching a deal is reportedly Hamas's refusal to give the names of the hostages who would be released in the deal.

 Illustrative image of Hamas politburo member Khalil Al-Haya and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

Katz: Security control over Philadelphi Corridor will remain in IDF hands

Katz stated that there would be "no Hamas governance in Gaza," adding that this will be an entirely different reality.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz speaking at the Philadelphi Corridor December 25, 2024.

Israel Katz, Hamas officials say Gaza hostage deal 'closer than ever'

"We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the agreement," the Hamas official said.

 Woman walks past a poster calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, December 5, 2024

Hamas may agree to gradual withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza, Saudi outlet reports

During the transition period, Hamas would also accept that the Palestinian Authority control the Rafah Crossing. 

 Illustrative image of IDF soldiers and Hamas terrorists

Senior defense source: Hamas's hold up of hostage deal unrelated to Philadelphi Corridor

The senior defense official was adamant that Israel will hold onto a security perimeter in Gaza for an extended period even after any ceasefire.

 PHILADELPHI CORRIDOR view, between southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, seen July 15.

'Wishful thinking': War cannot be stopped before wide-reaching goals achieved, IDF spox. says

Lt. Col. Peter Lerner speaks to TML about the state of war after 400 days, including the UN Security Council 1701 Resolution and additions that would allow Israel to secure its borders.

 Peter Lerner