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Israel’s military says it’s taken control of a strategic corridor along Gaza’s border with Egypt

Israel's military has taken control of the strategic corridor along Gaza's border with Egypt, known as Philadelphi. Israeli forces are active in Rafah, near the border.
The corridor, Philadelphi, runs along Gaza's border with Egypt, especially near Rafah, where Israeli forces are engaged in combat.
Israel aims to dismantle Hamas' presence in Rafah, marking a crucial development in the ongoing conflict.

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Rafah battles intensify as Israel seizes key Gaza-Egypt corridor

RAFAH, Gaza: Intense shelling and gunfire rocked Rafah in southern Gaza on Thursday (May 30), after Israel declared it had seized a strategic corridor along the Palestinian territory's border with Egypt. Israel launched its military incursion into

1 year ago·Singapore

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Inquirer

Lean Left

Rafah battles intensify as Israel seizes key Gaza-Egypt corridor

RAFAH, Palestinian Territories – Intense shelling and gunfire rocked Rafah in southern Gaza on Thursday, after Israel declared it had seized a strategic corridor along the Palestinian territory’s border with Egypt. Israel launched its military incursion into Rafah in early May despite international objections over the safety of civilians sheltering in the city. A strike that sparked a fire and killed dozens in a displacement camp at the weekend …

1 year ago·Manila, Philippines

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Tagesschau

Center

What does the control of the Philadelphia Corridor mean for Israel?

After the Israeli army has captured an important supply corridor of Hamas, an officer speaks of a turning point in the war. However, the fighting is likely to intensify again.

1 year ago·Hamburg, Germany

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Liberation

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What is the “Philadelphia corridor”, the strategic area on the border between Gaza and Egypt, which Israel has taken control of?

The Israeli army announced that it had taken control on Wednesday, May 29, of the Philadelphia Corridor, a 14-kilometer long buffer zone that borders the Egyptian border along the southern Gaza Strip. A narrow strip of land with high tactical challenges.

1 year ago·Paris, France

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South China Morning Post

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Israel took Philadelphi corridor on Egypt-Gaza border. Here’s why it’s important

A 2005 agreement between Israel and Egypt established the corridor as a buffer zone, as part of Israel’s unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip that year.

1 year ago·Hong Kong

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