Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Israeli PM Office: Netanyahu has ordered that the Rafah crossing will not open until further notice.
Ambrey: Cameroon-flagged tanker issues distress call following explosion abroad, approximately 60NM south of Yemen's Ahwar.
Araghchi: Iran adopted a constructive approach in its engagement to ensure the European Union and the E3 fully honored their commitments and lifted all sanctions.
Araghchi: After a year of Iran’s full compliance with the agreement, it began implementing gradual, proportionate, and reversible compensatory steps in accordance with its recognized rights under the deal.
Araghchi: Iran demonstrated the utmost restraint in the face of repeated and fundamental violations and made extensive efforts to restore balance and preserve the agreement.
In his letter, Araghchi stated: The E3 failed to fulfill their obligations and instead imposed additional illegal sanctions on Iranian individuals and institutions.
Araghchi: These coercive measures constituted a grave violation of international law and the UN Charter, causing severe disruption in the implementation of the agreement.
Araghchi: Washington initially refrained from fulfilling its commitments, then withdrew from the agreement, reimposed its illegal and unilateral sanctions, and even expanded them.
Araghchi: UN Security Council Resolution 2231 has expired and fully ceased to be in effect as of today, in accordance with its explicit provisions.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Reimposing sanctions on Iran is illegal

Netanyahu insists on keeping forces in Philadelphi Corridor

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 20 Aug 2024 22:32
4 Min Read

Going against the proposal made by US President Joe Biden, Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu wants to keep the IOF in the Philadelphi Corridor.

Listen
  • x
  • A man wears a mask depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as relatives of captives held in Gaza call for their immediate release and protest against Netanyahu's government in Yaffa, occupied Palestine, Saturday, August 17, 2024 (AP)
    A man wears a mask depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as relatives of captives held in Gaza call for their immediate release and protest against Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv settlement, occupied Palestine, Saturday, August 17, 2024 (AP)

There is much uncertainty about the timeline for the Israeli presence in the Philadelphi Corridor, as well as what a potential reduction in this presence might entail, the Financial Times reported Tuesday citing a diplomatic source. Questions also persist regarding whether the Israeli occupation will continue to control the entry and exit points at Rafah.

According to the source, US President Joe Biden's original plan involved three phases, with "Israel" withdrawing from populated areas in Gaza in the first phase, followed by a complete withdrawal in the second phase. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted in recent weeks on maintaining Israeli military presence in the Philadelphi Corridor.

Another diplomat familiar with the talks told the newspaper that the new proposal includes a reduced Israeli presence in the corridor, "but key details still need to be finalized."

"It is unclear what the timeline for this presence will be, what the reduction would involve, and whether Israel will continue to control access through Rafah," he added.

This comes after the latest unsuccessful round of ceasefire talks held in Doha on Friday where Palestinian Resistance group Hamas rejected the proposal since it does not adhere to the previously agreed-upon July 2 terms backed by the Biden administration and UN Security Council Resolution 2735.

President Joe Biden believes that a ceasefire in Gaza is "still possible," the US leader told reporters on Sunday, highlighting that talks are "still underway. We're not giving up."

Related News

Israeli occupation regime to shut Rafah Crossing until further notice

'Israel' did not defeat Hamas, it certified them: National Interest

The Israeli regime, on the other hand, aims to implement the May 27 principles that expand their occupation by allowing them to maintain control of the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah crossing at the Gaza-Egypt border.

The US drafted a new ceasefire proposal that “builds on areas of agreement” while addressing the remaining gaps that enable “a swift implementation of the deal."

Meanwhile, following the recent negotiation talks, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in "Israel" on Sunday to push for a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal in Gaza, marking his ninth trip to the region since the start of the occupation's genocide on October 7.

Hamas responds to ceasefire proposal, blames Netanyahu for stalling

According to a statement made by the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas Sunday evening, the movement has "acted with full responsibility" towards mediators in Qatar and Egypt and considered the proposals aimed at reaching an agreement to stop the aggression in Gaza and to conclude a captive agreement.

The movement reported that this was done to "spare the blood of our people and put an end to the genocide, ethnic cleansing. and brutal massacres" being waged on the Palestinian people by the Israeli occupation.

The movement also said it endorsed the mediators' plan in May welcomed Joe Biden's statement and the text of the UN Security Council resolution, and replied positively to the mediators' proposal on July 2, 2024. 

After the trilateral statement, Hamas said it urged mediators to present a plan to implement the proposal so negotiations do not become a vicious cycle, referring to how it has been made clear that Netanyahu's stalling and adding obstacles to prolong the aggression and buy himself more time in power. 

"After listening to the mediators regarding what transpired in the latest round of talks in Doha, it became clear to us once again that Netanyahu is still placing obstacles in the way of reaching an agreement, setting new conditions and demands aimed at thwarting the mediators' efforts and prolonging the war," the statement detailed. 

  • Israel
  • Israeli occupation
  • Palestine
  • Occupied Palestine
  • Gaza
  • Gaza Strip
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

Iran strikes secret Israeli-US bunker under Tel Aviv high-rise

Tel Aviv high-rise struck by Iran hid Site 81, secret US-Israeli base

  • Politics
  • 14 Oct 2025
Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jaafarawi in an undated image in Gaza, occupied Palestine (Social media)

Gaza Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi killed by collaborators

  • Politics
  • 12 Oct 2025
drop site

New report details extensive Israeli arson in Gaza after ceasefire

  • Politics
  • 13 Oct 2025
Illustration of fists breaking shackles, representing the liberation of Palestinian detainees from Israeli prisons. (Illustrated by: AL Mayadeen English/Batoul Chamas)

4 prominent Palestinian detainees to be freed: Who are they?

  • Palestine
  • 13 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Iraqi religious leader Sheikh Jawad al-Khalisi on Al Mayadeen Plus, October 18, 2025 (Screengrab)
Politics

Most powerful decision-maker in Iraq is US: Sheikh Al-Khalisi

Flags of Iran, Russia, and China (IRNA)
Politics

Iran, Russia, China confirm: Iran nuclear issue out of UNSC

Member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc Ali Fayyad speaks to Al Mayadeen, October 18, 2025 (Screengrab)
Politics

Hezbollah, allies will reject direct talks with 'Israel': MP Fayyad

The bodies of killed Palestinians held by "Israel" during the war are downloaded from Red Cross vehicles after their release, at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Oct. 15, 2025. (AP)
Politics

From rubble to graveyards, Gaza continues recovering its martyrs

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS