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Israeli Army Plans Six-Month Extension in Gaza-Egypt Corridor as Part of Long Campaign

Jun 29, 2024, 07:42 AM

The Israeli army plans to extend its presence in the Philadelphi corridor between Gaza and Egypt for an additional six months, as part of a long campaign. This extension aims to destroy Hamas tunnels, which are described as an 'oxygen pipeline' for Hamas. Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported this as the US and other mediators continue their efforts. The Commander of the 12th Brigade in the Israeli Army stated that dismantling Hamas in Rafah could take at least two more years.