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In wake of APC disaster, IDF pushes for decisive action in Rafah

Army eliminates over 500 terrorists and uncovers around 100 tunnel shafts, entrenching control along Egyptian border and dismantling Hamas battalions; security officials worry leadership stalls on deciding Philadelphi Corridor’s future and whether to shift focus to Hezbollah in north

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.17.24

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel and Egypt's 'cold peace' turns frigid

Opinion: Relations between Jerusalem and Cairo have always been lukewarm, but since the war, anti-Israeli conspiracy theories and sentiments have surged; however, neither side appears ready to abandon the peace accords just yet

Smadar Perry | 06.13.24

Israel secures full control over entire Gaza-Egypt border, report says

IDF forces said to seize Philadelphi Corridor completely after Gazans report attempted westward push from air and ground overnight, with fierce gun battles between Israeli troops and Hamas-led Palestinian fighters also taking place

Einav Halabi | 06.07.24

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות צה"ל, חטיבה 401 במזרח רפיח

IDF says it controls Philadelphi corridor on Gaza-Egypt border

Military locates dozens of loaded rocket launchers close to the border, placed there under the assumption that the IDF would not bomb an area so close to Egyptian territory; 'Hamas lifeline cut,' military says

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 05.29.24

Egyptian foreign minister reaffirms commitment to peace treaty with Israel

Sameh Shoukry asserts peace agreement will hold despite warnings from Egyptian officials IDF offensive on Gaza's Rafah could jeopardize longstanding pact

Lior Ben Ari, Agencies | 02.12.24

Israel prepares for assault on Rafah

Analysis: Israeli officials say no action to be taken without coordination with Egypt as international community voices growing concern of humanitarian cost in Rafah assault; while IDF operational plans prepared PM claims military dragging its feet

Yossi Yehushua | 02.11.24

As far as al-Sisi is concerned, Netanyahu is Persona Non Grata

Egyptian President al-Sisi ghosts Netanyahu phone call

Shortly after the al-SIsi accuses Israel of deliberately stalling aid to Gaza as a means of advancing its position regarding the hostages, Netanyahu tries to place call but is ignored

Itamar Eichner | 01.24.24

IDF tanks along the Gaza border with Egypt before the Israeli withdrawal from the Strip in 2005

Any IDF action along Gaza-Egypt border threatens Israel-Cairo ties, official says

Egyptian chairman of State Information rejects Israeli claims border area used in smuggling for Hamas, says any action along Philadelphi corridor would violate international agreements

Lior Ben Ari | 01.23.24

Israel plans to cut off Gaza from Egypt to curb border smuggling, report says

Wall Street Journal reports Israel informed Egypt of its plans for an operation to seize the Philadelphi Corridor spanning its border with the Palestinian enclave

Ynet | 01.13.24

Israel seeks more security on Egyptian border with Gaza, WSJ reports

Talks underway over security measures to prevent Hamas using tunnels under Egyptian border to rebuild military capabilities after war; Israel asks for sensors, real-time alert if digging found and right to fly drones in area

Ynet | 01.07.24

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

U.S. may fund wall to end Hamas weapon smuggling, cabinet told

Netanyahu, Gallant present options for control of Gaza border with Egypt amid concerns that underground tunnels from Sinai would ensure flow of weapons to terror group or present escape rout for Hamas leaders

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 01.01.24

'Netanyahu violating peace deal with Egypt' Cairo parliamentarian says

Mustafa Bakri says Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty at risk if IDF to hold Philadelphi corridor - 14 kilometer (8.7 mile) stretch along the Gaza border; Netanyahu tells press conference control of area must be in Israeli hands

Lior Ben Ari | 12.31.23

The Egyptian border along the Philadelphi Corridor

Egypt sours on Israel over IDF strikes along its border with Gaza, report says

Israel worried Hamas leaders might flee Gaza via underground tunnels to Sinai, despite Cairo's assurance that all such tunnels have been destroyed; source says Israeli military activity in region would breach existing agreements

Lior Ben-Ari | 12.17.23

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