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


Staying in Philadelphi not worth blocking a deal, Gallant tells hostage families

Gallant explained that he was in the minority but represented the entire security apparatus that believed a deal could be advanced and even reached. 

 Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends an assembly session in the plenum hall at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on July 10, 2024 in front of poster of hostages.

Shin Bet chief’s secret Cairo visit seeks to revive stalled hostage deal talks

Past talks did not lead to any progress in returning the hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services speaks at the annual Cyber Week, at the Tel Aviv University, on June 27, 2023.

'Israel must control Philadelphi Corridor to ensure Gaza security,' Former CIA director says

Former CIA director and retired general David H. Petraeus stressed that without Israel’s continued presence, any efforts at rebuilding Gaza could be undermined by terrorists.

 THE PHILADELPHI CORRIDOR between Gaza and Egypt: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asserts that the issue of Philadelphi is not primarily a security issue, but a political-strategic one.

Egyptian President Sisi is on a winning streak – opinion

In the post-Nasrallah era, Egypt's president is emerging as a figure of global significance.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi casts his ballot at a polling station on the first day of the presidential election, in Cairo, last December.

US must reevaluate Mideast ties with terror enabling countries - opinion

The US must rethink its relationships with allies like Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, who have supported or enabled terrorist organizations, to better safeguard its national security.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden meets with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in Sharm el-Sheikh, in 2022. ‘The US has leverage with Egypt, as Washington gives Cairo over a billion dollars a year for its military,’ the writer states.

Instead of focusing on unachievable goals, Israel should redefine the conflict - opinion

Israel can pivot its strategy in Gaza by redefining its goals and shifting its focus to long-term regional challenges.

 IDF soldiers from Division 162 operate in the Gaza Strip on September 12 2024.

Control of Philadelphi Corridor is vital for defeating Hamas - opinion

The Philadelphi Corridor's control is considered vital for blocking Hamas's resurgence and international recognition amid the Gaza conflict.

 ISRAELI FLAGS are positioned in the area of the Philadelphi Corridor. If Israel relinquishes control of the corridor, it would be giving Hamas the chance to reinstate its significant presence in the Gaza Strip, practically making it a sovereign power, the writers argue.

Security cabinet leaks are endangering Israel’s security - opinion

Israeli government leaks, particularly from the security cabinet, have intensified during the current war, revealing internal conflicts and undermining decision-making processes.

 STRATEGIC AFFAIRS Minister Ron Dermer stated, according to a leaked account of a security cabinet meeting, that ‘the prime minister can do whatever he wants.’

Israel must never abandon the Philadelphi Corridor - opinion

Insights from meetings with Ariel Sharon and Yitzhak Rabin offer a deeper look into the strategic missteps and their impact on the current conflict with Hamas.

 RABBI MARVIN HIER (center) and Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center meet with then-prime minister Yitzhak Rabin in August 1995.

To stop growing societal rift: Include centrist, center-right opposition members in gov't - opinion

Together with haredi parties, and certain Likud MKs and ministers, the centrist and center-right parties will help form a majority in the government in favor of prioritizing the release of hostages.

 ANDREY KOZLOV, rescued by Israel from Hamas captivity in June, addresses a rally in Tel Aviv on Saturday night, calling for the release of those still held in Gaza.