Cairo to submit updated proposal for Philadelphi Corridor to Hamas later today — report

Cairo is expected to transfer an updated proposal for the Philadelphi Corridor to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar later today, according to Hebrew media outlet Ynet, following talks with an Israeli negotiating team yesterday.

Citing anonymous sources familiar with the negotiations, Ynet states that progress was made in resolving disagreements between Jerusalem and Cairo on matters pertaining to the future of the Gaza-Egypt border route.

The report does not offer any insight into the details of the updated proposal allegedly presented to Hamas.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Israel will not withdraw its troops from the border area, even in the event of a deal, arguing that it is vital they remain stationed there to prevent Hamas from re-arming itself. Hamas has said that the issue is a non-starter, and it will not accept less than a full withdrawal of Israeli troops.