Philadelphi Corridor

Israel must never abandon the Philadelphi Corridor

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.

By MARC BELZBERG
11/09/2024

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.

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

For Israel, the Philadelphi Corridor must be a red line

While there are plenty of legitimate issues for which the government can and should be criticized, the issue of the Philadelphi Corridor is most certainly not one of them.

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

Israel paves road in Philadelphi Corridor amid Gaza ceasefire talks

This move is seen as a show of determination regarding Israel's stance on not leaving the Philadelphi Corridor.

Majority of Israelis now prefer giving up Philadelphi in order to reach deal

The poll showed that the Israeli public mostly prefers giving up control of the Philadelphi Corridor in order to enable a prisoner-hostage exchange deal (48%).

By MOSHE COHEN
06/09/2024

Netanyahu hasn't cared about Philadelphi Corridor for 16 years

Israel's emotional whiplash: from war's edge to hostage tragedy. Netanyahu's strategy speech sparks controversy. Is prioritizing security over hostage rescue the right call?

06/09/2024

Five things not understood about the Gaza deal

Below is a list of five often misunderstood points regarding the deal three-phase deal that has been under debate since US President Joe Biden first unveiled the deal on May 31.

'We’re not scrapping existing Gaza hostage deal, time of essence,’ US envoy says

“I think this plan A still has a very feasible path towards being accomplished,” US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew stated.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the plenum hall of the Knesset, May 27, 2024

Standstill in hostage talks, Israel should accept withdrawal from Philadelphi

The talks to release the remaining 101 hostages held by Hamas are stalled, primarily due to Israel's insistence on retaining control of the Philadelphi corridor, seen as crucial for Israel's security.

Six more reasons why Netanyahu must go

Does he put his political interests ahead of those of the Israeli people and the nation in general, and the remaining hostages?

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