Israel claims control of Gaza-Egypt border corridor to stop smuggling
Summary: Israel has declared "tactical control" over the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border to prevent Hamas from smuggling munitions. Israeli forces identified 20 tunnels from Gaza into Egypt. Egypt denies tunnel claims. The move strains Israeli-Egyptian relations. The corridor's occupation could threaten the 1979 peace treaty. Israel aims to prevent Hamas rearmament. The Rafah crossing remains closed amid blame between Egypt and Israel.
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