Philadelphi Corridor

The Philadelphi Corridor, also called Philadelphi Route, is the Israeli code name for a narrow strip of land, 14 km (8.7 miles) in length, situated along the entirety of the border between Gaza Strip and Egypt.

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How the Philadelphi Corridor could collapse Gaza's ceasefire

Analysis: Israel's refusal to withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor threatens the Gaza ceasefire and could create a diplomatic showdown with Cairo.

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05 March, 2025
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Gaza ceasefire talks at 'decisive' point with deal 'nearly done'

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12 January, 2025
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Egypt-Israel talks on Gaza ceasefire end with no progress

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15 October, 2024
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Israel builds new infrastructure at Gaza's Philadelphi corridor

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05 October, 2024
Calls Grow For Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
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Debunking the Israeli myths obstructing a ceasefire in Gaza

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16 September, 2024
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Egypt accused of stalling new Israeli ambassador's appointment

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12 September, 2024
Israel has started work, including paving roads and building infrastructure at the Salah al-Din corridor [Getty]
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Netanyahu 'using Philadelphi Corridor to avoid Gaza deal'

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04 September, 2024
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Netanyahu chastised for Philadelphi speech, West Bank annexation

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03 September, 2024
The Philadelphi Corridor - buffer zone separating the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
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Israeli war cabinet votes to keep troops on Philadelphi Corridor

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30 August, 2024
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Netanyahu wanted cabinet meeting at Gaza-Egypt border: report

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29 August, 2024
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Egypt denies Israeli claim that tunnels run under Gaza border

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26 August, 2024
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Biden 'asks Netanyahu to pull troops' from Philadelphi corridor

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24 August, 2024
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Blinken 'proposes international force' on Gaza-Egypt border

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22 August, 2024
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Israel wants Camp David amendment to keep army on Gaza border

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21 August, 2024
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Netanyahu accused of ‘doublespeak’ over Gaza ceasefire talks

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20 August, 2024
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Hamas leader says mediators to discuss Philadelphi Corridor

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19 August, 2024
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Egypt denies Israeli claims of 'tunnels' under Philadelphi

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06 August, 2024
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Will Israel ever withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor? 

Lara Gibson
25 July, 2024
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E-surveillance system could replace Israel army at Gaza border

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12 July, 2024