Israel won't withdraw from Egypt-Gaza border area

Israeli media reported that the Israeli army will not withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor on the Egypt-Gaza border, despite a ceasefire agreement. An Israeli official stated they will not allow Hamas to rearm or threaten their borders. This refusal to withdraw could jeopardize the fragile ceasefire with Hamas, which has been in place since January 19. The ceasefire deal included a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, starting this weekend. Negotiations for a second phase of the ceasefire, aimed at ending the Gaza war and securing the release of hostages, have not yet properly begun. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure from coalition partners to continue military actions against Hamas.