Control of the Philadelphi Corridor between Israel and Egypt is at the heart of the news. Indeed, Egypt has just declared that it will not allow Israel to control this area, under the pretext of stopping arms trafficking to the Gaza Strip. An Egyptian military source said that the responsibility for controlling the borders with Gaza lies with Egypt and that the country is fully capable of guaranteeing the security of its own borders.
The peace agreement between Israel and Egypt clearly states that Israel cannot carry out military movements in the Philadelphi Corridor. Egypt would like to reiterate that the country’s borders are a red line and no party will be able to question them or carry out illegal activities across them.
Recent rumors have suggested possible coordination between Egypt and Israel to strengthen security measures in the Philadelphi Corridor. However, an official Egyptian source denied these reports, stressing that there was no ongoing coordination between the two countries on this matter.
The question of control of the Philadelphi Corridor is crucial to the stability of the region. Indeed, this border area is often used for the smuggling of weapons and other goods, which fuels the conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip. Egypt wishes to guarantee its sovereignty over this area and leaves no room for foreign intervention, even if it is justified for security reasons.
Importantly, Egypt has recently increased its military presence along the border with the Gaza Strip, aiming to combat smuggling and maintain stability in the region. This strengthening of security could also be a response to international pressure for better management of the situation in the Gaza Strip.
In conclusion, Egypt affirms its desire to fully control the Philadelphi Corridor and not to let Israel exercise military influence there. The region’s stability depends largely on Egypt’s ability to secure its borders and prevent illicit arms trafficking. Closer coordination between neighboring countries could be a solution to finding lasting responses to this security challenge.