The Philadelphi Corridor is an Israeli term – albeit one reportedly chosen by the IDF at random – for a strip of land that separates Gaza from Egypt, and was specifically defined as such in the 2004 draft plan for the Israeli disengagement from the Gaza Strip.
The corridor begins at the Mediterranean coast and snakes along the border until reaching the Kerem Shalom crossing from Israel into southern Gaza.
Hamas source on hostage deal: 'We are close to announcing an agreement' • IDF to remain along Philadelphi Corridor as part of negotiations
The decision to send the delegation is due to progress and new developments in the negotiation talks in Doha, an Israeli official told the Post.
Arabic media reported that Netanyahu's position shifted due to Trump's threats that a deal should be reached before he takes office, or there will be "hell to pay."
One of the main obstacles to reaching a deal is reportedly Hamas's refusal to give the names of the hostages who would be released in the deal.
Katz stated that there would be "no Hamas governance in Gaza," adding that this will be an entirely different reality.
"We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the agreement," the Hamas official said.
During the transition period, Hamas would also accept that the Palestinian Authority control the Rafah Crossing.
The senior defense official was adamant that Israel will hold onto a security perimeter in Gaza for an extended period even after any ceasefire.
Lt. Col. Peter Lerner speaks to TML about the state of war after 400 days, including the UN Security Council 1701 Resolution and additions that would allow Israel to secure its borders.
Gallant explained that he was in the minority but represented the entire security apparatus that believed a deal could be advanced and even reached.
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