Israel Says It’s Taken Control of Key Area of Gaza’s Border With Egypt That Is Awash in Smuggling Tunnels

Published on May 30, 2024

JERUSALEM—Israel’s military said Wednesday it seized control of a strategic corridor along Gaza’s border with Egypt to cut off smuggling tunnels as it tries to destroy the Hamas terrorist group in a war now in its eighth month. The capture of the Philadelphi Corridor could complicate Israel’s relations with Egypt, which has complained about Israel’s advance toward its border. Israel says the corridor is awash in tunnels that have funneled weapons and other goods for Hamas—despite a yearslong blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt. Israel also deepened its incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where intensifying violence in recent days has killed dozens of Palestinians. The military said that a fifth brigade—up to several thousand soldiers—joined troops operating in the city on Tuesday....

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