News
Latest News
news bulletin
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Other News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Beirut
27
o
Bekaa
18
o
Keserwan
27
o
Metn
27
o
Mount Lebanon
22
o
North
28
o
South
26
o
Live
Video
Audio
Schedule
shows
العربية
watching now
Ghanoujet Baya
SUBSCRIBE
Home
Notification
Live
Video
Audio
shows
Beirut
27
o
Bekaa
18
o
Keserwan
27
o
Metn
27
o
Mount Lebanon
22
o
North
28
o
South
26
o
News
Programs
The News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Programs
Documentaries
Lebanon’s Centennial
News Bulletin
The Untold History
Talk Show
Series
Sports
Variety
Other
Comedy
Oldies
Breaking News
Latest News
Highlighted News
Most Read
Videos
العربية
Watch the latest programs and the latest developments on your favorite screen
Shows
Join millions of followers
Who We Are
Contact Us
Advertise With Us
Careers
Channel frequencies
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Netanyahu's Gaza gambit: Why he won't let go of the Philadelphi Corridor - An analysis
News Bulletin Reports
2024-09-05 | 13:15
High views
Share
Share
3
min
Netanyahu's Gaza gambit: Why he won't let go of the Philadelphi Corridor - An analysis
Report by Ahmad Abdallah, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian
In a controversial speech, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that Israel will not withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza border until it is ensured that the route is not used to smuggle weapons to Hamas.
Historically, the Philadelphi Corridor issue dates back to 2005 when Israel withdrew from Gaza as part of the "disengagement plan" and handed control of the corridor to Egypt under international agreements to prevent smuggling.
However, smuggling activities through tunnels increased, with Grad rockets and mortar shells smuggled between 2006 and 2008 and heavy weapons between 2011 and 2013.
During Operation Protective Edge in 2014, Israel destroyed more than 30 tunnels, and Egypt continued to destroy the tunnels until 2021.
Netanyahu's supporters recall this context to justify his decision to prevent the rearmament of Hamas and protect the southern border.
Meanwhile, Hamas, which opposes Israel's presence in the corridor, told LBCI that Netanyahu was initially one of those who voted in favor of withdrawing from the corridor in 2004.
Despite his party, the Israeli army, the defense minister, and its ally, the United States, all supporting the withdrawal, Netanyahu remains committed to controlling the corridor for personal and political reasons, not for security concerns.
Hamas sources added that 80-90 percent of Hamas' weapons are locally manufactured, and if Netanyahu was serious in his stance, he would have set the condition of controlling the corridor at the start of the war.
However, as of last July 2, the corridor was not part of the negotiations and was only brought up to stall its progress.
Netanyahu received support from some officials who viewed his position as a guarantee for Israel's security, while others criticized this strategy.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was one of the most prominent critics, proposing a partial withdrawal from the corridor to facilitate negotiations, arguing that the insistence on full control over it hinders diplomatic efforts.
Israeli analysts also saw the cabinet's support for Netanyahu as a direct challenge to Gallant and Military Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi, who recommended a temporary withdrawal to secure the release of hostages.
They also believe that Netanyahu, by dismissing the security leaders' assessments, aims to push Gallant into resigning.
Therefore, the Philadelphi Corridor remains a central point of contention in the ongoing negotiations, as Netanyahu faces pressure to make decisive decisions that could impact the future of these talks.
News Bulletin Reports
Middle East News
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Israel
Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu
Philadelphi Corridor
Hamas
Next
Nvidia Faces Scrutiny Amidst AI Market Dominance and US Justice Department Probe
Lebanon’s Climate Challenge: Can the Land of Contrasts Preserve Its Tourism Appeal?
Previous
Related Articles
d-none hideMe
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
11:30
Hamas negotiator demands US to 'exert real pressure' on Israel for Gaza truce
Israel-Gaza War Updates
11:30
Hamas negotiator demands US to 'exert real pressure' on Israel for Gaza truce
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2024-09-04
Israeli PM says Hamas 'rejected everything' in Gaza truce talks
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2024-09-04
Israeli PM says Hamas 'rejected everything' in Gaza truce talks
0
News Bulletin Reports
2024-09-03
Philadelphi Corridor debate: Israeli protests and US pressure mount as Netanyahu refuses to relent on Gaza strategy
News Bulletin Reports
2024-09-03
Philadelphi Corridor debate: Israeli protests and US pressure mount as Netanyahu refuses to relent on Gaza strategy
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2024-08-25
Hamas rejects new Israeli conditions in Gaza ceasefire talks, Osama Hamdan says
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2024-08-25
Hamas rejects new Israeli conditions in Gaza ceasefire talks, Osama Hamdan says
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:55
Former c.bank chief Riad Salameh’s $40 million legal battle: Lebanon takes action as Justice Ministry steps in
News Bulletin Reports
12:55
Former c.bank chief Riad Salameh’s $40 million legal battle: Lebanon takes action as Justice Ministry steps in
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:55
Generals' Plan: New Military Strategy for Reoccupation of Gaza Sparks Debate and Opposition
News Bulletin Reports
12:55
Generals' Plan: New Military Strategy for Reoccupation of Gaza Sparks Debate and Opposition
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:47
Michel Barnier Takes the Helm: Can France's New Prime Minister Bridge the Political Divide?
News Bulletin Reports
12:47
Michel Barnier Takes the Helm: Can France's New Prime Minister Bridge the Political Divide?
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:32
Cooling Cities: Sustainable Solutions for Urban Heat in a Warming World
News Bulletin Reports
12:32
Cooling Cities: Sustainable Solutions for Urban Heat in a Warming World
Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
11:30
Hamas negotiator demands US to 'exert real pressure' on Israel for Gaza truce
Israel-Gaza War Updates
11:30
Hamas negotiator demands US to 'exert real pressure' on Israel for Gaza truce
0
World News
14:23
Trump vows to make US the 'world capital' in cryptocurrency
World News
14:23
Trump vows to make US the 'world capital' in cryptocurrency
0
World News
15:25
Kamala Harris' campaign raises $300 mln in August, NBC reports
World News
15:25
Kamala Harris' campaign raises $300 mln in August, NBC reports
0
Middle East News
2024-08-08
Yedioth Ahronoth: Israeli security agencies anticipate potential coordinated attack by Iran and Hezbollah
Middle East News
2024-08-08
Yedioth Ahronoth: Israeli security agencies anticipate potential coordinated attack by Iran and Hezbollah
Videos
d-none hideMe
0
News Bulletin Reports
2024-08-26
LBCI Exclusive: Canada's Ambassador to Lebanon supports UNIFIL mandate renewal, aims to strengthen LAF capabilities
News Bulletin Reports
2024-08-26
LBCI Exclusive: Canada's Ambassador to Lebanon supports UNIFIL mandate renewal, aims to strengthen LAF capabilities
0
Lebanon News
2024-08-25
Hezbollah reveals footage of strikes in second phase of 'Day of Arbaeen' operation
Lebanon News
2024-08-25
Hezbollah reveals footage of strikes in second phase of 'Day of Arbaeen' operation
0
Lebanon News
2024-08-25
Hezbollah publishes new video revealing Israeli sites targeted in retaliation for assassinating its commander Fouad Shokor
Lebanon News
2024-08-25
Hezbollah publishes new video revealing Israeli sites targeted in retaliation for assassinating its commander Fouad Shokor
0
Lebanon News
2024-08-19
Israeli strike targets car in southern Lebanon, leaving one dead and several injured (video)
Lebanon News
2024-08-19
Israeli strike targets car in southern Lebanon, leaving one dead and several injured (video)
0
News Bulletin Reports
2024-08-13
Lebanon's authorities uncover five bodies in Kfarshima house: Here are the details
News Bulletin Reports
2024-08-13
Lebanon's authorities uncover five bodies in Kfarshima house: Here are the details
0
Lebanon News
2024-08-11
Lebanese Army finds main body of missile from Israeli Strike in Miryata forests
Lebanon News
2024-08-11
Lebanese Army finds main body of missile from Israeli Strike in Miryata forests
0
Lebanon News
2024-07-31
Mohammed Khair: Nine buildings damaged in Israeli attack; demolition planned for severely affected ones
Lebanon News
2024-07-31
Mohammed Khair: Nine buildings damaged in Israeli attack; demolition planned for severely affected ones
0
World News
2024-07-21
Full Transcript: Trump's Coordinator of Arab Relations Discusses Plan to Win Arab Voters and Achieve Peace
World News
2024-07-21
Full Transcript: Trump's Coordinator of Arab Relations Discusses Plan to Win Arab Voters and Achieve Peace
0
Lebanon News
2024-07-18
Two dead in Israeli airstrike on Jmeijmeh, south Lebanon (Video)
Lebanon News
2024-07-18
Two dead in Israeli airstrike on Jmeijmeh, south Lebanon (Video)
Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
1
Lebanon News
07:04
Helena Iskandar sues ex-central bank governor Riad Salameh amid financial probe: LBCI sources
Lebanon News
07:04
Helena Iskandar sues ex-central bank governor Riad Salameh amid financial probe: LBCI sources
2
Lebanon News
04:26
Israel breaks sound barrier over Tyre and its surroundings
Lebanon News
04:26
Israel breaks sound barrier over Tyre and its surroundings
3
News Bulletin Reports
12:55
Former c.bank chief Riad Salameh’s $40 million legal battle: Lebanon takes action as Justice Ministry steps in
News Bulletin Reports
12:55
Former c.bank chief Riad Salameh’s $40 million legal battle: Lebanon takes action as Justice Ministry steps in
4
Lebanon News
05:24
Israeli airstrike on Kafra leaves one dead, another injured
Lebanon News
05:24
Israeli airstrike on Kafra leaves one dead, another injured
5
Lebanon News
06:22
Investigative Judge begins review of case against former BDL governor Riad Salameh
Lebanon News
06:22
Investigative Judge begins review of case against former BDL governor Riad Salameh
6
News Bulletin Reports
13:15
Netanyahu's Gaza gambit: Why he won't let go of the Philadelphi Corridor - An analysis
News Bulletin Reports
13:15
Netanyahu's Gaza gambit: Why he won't let go of the Philadelphi Corridor - An analysis
7
World News
07:32
Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French PM
World News
07:32
Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French PM
8
Israel-Gaza War Updates
09:00
Hamas source to LBCI: Netanyahu's stance on Philadelphi Corridor is driven by political motives
Israel-Gaza War Updates
09:00
Hamas source to LBCI: Netanyahu's stance on Philadelphi Corridor is driven by political motives
Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
We use
cookies
We use
cookies
to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More