Israel’s ‘Philadelphia Corridor’ Isn’t a Holy Site: Netanyahu’s Stance Hinders Prisoner Release

According to Israeli security sources, the release of Israeli prisoners held in the Gaza Strip should be prioritized. There is a growing disagreement between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister over the continued military presence in the Philadelphia Corridor, a strategic area near Gaza. Security officials argue that the corridor’s significance is being exaggerated by Netanyahu, who is prioritizing its retention over the prisoner exchange. This stance has created tension, with the Defense Minister publicly expressing his opposition to the continued military presence, leading to heated exchanges and accusations of imposing unrealistic troop deployment plans on the military.