The Israeli military has reported establishing “operational control” over the entire Philadelphi Corridor, a 14-kilometer (8.7-mile) stretch along the border between Gaza and Egypt. This control extends across the corridor, with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) troops positioned in most areas. However, a section near the coast is not occupied by ground forces; instead, control is maintained through surveillance and firepower.
The IDF announces: Our forces have full operational control of the Philadelphi Route, and 20 tunnels have been located in the area. pic.twitter.com/5oU0GHoppg
— IsraeliBeast (@IsraeliBeast) May 29, 2024
The corridor, running adjacent to Rafah, has revealed approximately 20 tunnels crossing into Egypt. These tunnels are reportedly used by Hamas to smuggle weapons into Gaza. With the IDF’s current control over the area, it is believed that Hamas can no longer smuggle weapons from Egypt.
Some of these tunnels were previously known to the IDF, while others have been discovered recently. Efforts to demolish these tunnels are underway, and Israel is actively sharing updates with Egypt regarding these developments.
IDF armed remote controlled apc's patrol Philadelphia corridor, only 3,5 km to go till the sea!
An IDF remotely controlled M113 "Zelda" APC was photographed today on the hills of Tel Zarov in western Rafah, 3.5 km from the sea.
It appears that the entire Philadelphi Route from… pic.twitter.com/OnpcJE6jcB
— Brian BJ (@iamBrianBJ) May 27, 2024
In addition to tunnels, the IDF has identified 82 tunnel shafts within the corridor. Additionally, several rocket launchers have been found along the corridor, positioned very close to the border with Egypt. The placement of these launchers by Hamas appears strategic, aimed at deterring Israeli strikes by leveraging the proximity to the Egyptian border, presumably to avoid potential overshoots into Egyptian territory.
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Major Points
- The Israeli military has established “operational control” over the entire Philadelphi Corridor, a 14-kilometer stretch along the Gaza-Egypt border.
- IDF troops are stationed throughout most of the corridor, with surveillance and firepower maintaining control in areas without ground presence.
- Approximately 20 tunnels used for smuggling weapons from Egypt into Gaza have been identified, with some previously known and others newly discovered.
- Efforts are ongoing to demolish these tunnels, and Israel is coordinating with Egypt on these security developments.
- In addition to tunnels, 82 tunnel shafts and numerous rocket launchers near the Egyptian border have been found, indicating Hamas’s strategic placement to deter Israeli strikes.
Susan Guglielmo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
