Egypt Reiterates Rejection of Israeli Presence in Philadelphi Corridor

Egypt has reiterated its firm stance on the fundamental principles and frameworks of any peace agreement, particularly highlighting the unequivocal rejection of the Israeli presence in the Philadelphi corridor and the Rafah crossing, as reported by the channel.

The source further indicated that the ongoing conflict initiated by Israel and the potential for its escalation in the region present considerable risks and could lead to dire consequences on various fronts.

Additionally, the source criticized the Israeli government for its failure to establish a ceasefire agreement thus far, suggesting that it aims to create a new reality on the ground to distract from its internal issues.

For several months, Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have been engaged in mediation efforts to facilitate a resolution between Hamas and Israel, aiming to conclude the prolonged conflict in the Gaza Strip, which has persisted for over ten months.

Israel's determination to maintain a military presence along the 14-kilometer corridor adjacent to the Egypt-Gaza border has become a significant obstacle in negotiations.

Consequently, Egypt has consistently stressed its demand for a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Philadelphi corridor and the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, which has remained under Israeli control since May.

Moreover, Egypt has rejected proposals from both Israel and the United States to establish Israeli watchtowers along the Philadelphi corridor, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on August 22.