Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 569

Philadelphi Corridor

Troops of the Givati Brigade operate in Gaza, in a handout photo issued on April 9, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 14, 2025, 2:33 pm
Daily Briefing Apr. 14: Day 556 – With Rafah encircled, IDF preps to empty Gazan city
Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on a recent propaganda video of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, flurry of IDF reservists’ protest letters and joint aerial exercises with Qatar
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Emanuel Fabian
A view of destruction in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
February 16, 2025, 1:14 pm
IDF drone strike hits gunmen in southern Gaza; three Hamas cops reportedly killed
Military says it fired on men approaching troops east of Rafah, again warns Gazans to stay away from soldiers still deployed as per truce deal; 2nd strike was warning to car near soldiers
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Displaced Palestinians cross the Netzarim corridor as they make their way to the northern parts of the Gaza Strip on February 9, 2025. (Eyad BABA / AFP)
February 9, 2025, 2:28 pm
Palestinians return to eastern part of Netzarim as IDF leaves the entire central Gaza corridor
Sources in the Strip confirm troops fully pull out of key buffer zone, though military does not immediately comment
By Emanuel Fabian
Israeli soldiers work in a staging area on the Israel-Gaza border after returning from the Gaza Strip, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, a day ahead of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. (AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov)
January 18, 2025, 10:23 pm
As it preps for start of ceasefire, IDF says ready for ‘immediate’ return to fighting
Forces to redeploy to agreed-upon areas overnight, Gazans warned not to approach them; IDF chief: We still have a lot more to do. We won’t allow Hamas to recover or be in control.
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
An IDF tank is seen in northern Gaza's Jabalia, in a handout photo issued on December 17, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
December 24, 2024, 2:18 pm
Report suggests IDF logistics road in north Gaza may become new corridor, buffer zone
Israel says path cutting through urban areas is temporary, aimed at providing supplies and cutting area off from Gaza City terror operatives
By ToI Staff
US Ambassador Jack Lew speaks in an interview with Kan news on December 5, 2024. (Kan screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 6, 2024, 2:52 pm
US envoy: Israel shouldn’t make ‘small things into big things’ in tenuous Lebanon truce
On Gaza, Jack Lew argues Netanyahu’s vocal demands on Philadelphi ‘distracted’ from Hamas intransigence; says ‘there is no arms embargo on Israel’ after PM’s insinuations otherwise
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
View of the Philadelphi Corridor, the Egypt-Gaza border area in southern Gaza's Rafah, October 20, 2024. (Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel)
November 29, 2024, 6:31 am
Increasingly flexible Hamas said open to temporary IDF presence at Gaza-Egypt border
As long-moribund ceasefire talks ramp up, New York Times says terror group may give up core demands after ‘reality started to sink in’ following Sinwar’s death and truce in Lebanon
By Lazar Berman, ToI Staff and Agencies
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with the families of fallen soldiers during his last day in office after being fired, on November 7, 2024. (Defense Ministry)
November 7, 2024, 9:40 pm
After his firing, Gallant tells hostage families Netanyahu needlessly keeping IDF in Gaza
As dismissal takes effect, US expresses concern that coordination will be affected, Biden officials skeptical over PM’s assurances he is not planning wider purge of security chiefs
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures in front of a map during a press conference at the Government Press Office in Jerusalem, Sept. 4, 2024. (Abir Sultan/Pool via AP)
November 4, 2024, 4:27 pm
Leak case timeline shows foreign reports dovetailed with PM’s claims against hostage deal
Netanyahu insisted Hamas didn’t want a deal, could smuggle captives to Iran; days later, the assertions were in print, and now an aide is accused of stealing and divulging secret info
By ToI Staff
Head of Hamas in Gaza Yahya Sinwar chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Adel Hana, File)
October 21, 2024, 1:02 pm
Report: Sinwar was offered a chance to leave Gaza for Egypt during war, but refused
In talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Arab mediators made the proposal to now-slain terror chief, who rejected the idea, Wall Street Journal says
By ToI Staff
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar attends a farewell ceremony in honor of then-police chief Kobi Shabtai (not pictured), at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
October 14, 2024, 11:31 am
Shin Bet head met with Egypt intel chief over stalled hostage deal talks – report
Ronen Bar said to hold discussions in Cairo with Abbas Kamel on engaging with Hamas’s Sinwar, resolving contentious issues of Rafah Border Crossing and Philadelphi Corridor
By ToI Staff
Elon Perry speaks to Al Jazeera in an undated video (Screenshot: Al Jazeera)
September 16, 2024, 3:13 pm
Jewish Chronicle stalwarts bail over UK paper’s ties to alleged Gaza war fabulist
Columnists Baddiel, Freedland, Aaronovitch and Freeman quit over scandal involving ‘Elon Perry’; he decries ‘witch hunt,’ tells reporter he wishes Hamas ‘would kill you’
By ToI Staff
United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at a meeting with the Hungarian foreign and trade minister (not seen) in Budapest on April 2, 2024. (Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
September 15, 2024, 9:20 am
UAE vows it won’t take part in Gaza’s ‘day after’ without Palestinian state
Hamas said to tell ceasefire negotiators it will accept Israel remaining in Philadelphi Corridor, on condition a date is set for when it would leave and war ends completely
By ToI Staff and Agencies
A large billboard depicting an image of Benjamin Netanyhau with the words 'You're the head, you're guilty' in Tel Aviv, February 14, 2024 (Photo by Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
September 12, 2024, 1:37 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 12: Day 342 – Can the PM stave off an ICC arrest warrant?
Legal reporter Jeremy Sharon reviews Netanyahu’s legal woes and justice minister’s latest battle; Arab affairs writer Gianluca Pacchiani discusses Egypt and Philadelphi Corridor
By ToI Staff
Senior Hamas politburo official Khalil al-Hayya speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, in Istanbul, Turkey, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
September 12, 2024, 6:35 am
Hamas leader meets with Qatari and Egyptian mediators for talks on Gaza deal
Khalil al-Hayya vows terror group won’t accept new conditions for ceasefire-hostage agreement; broadcaster says Egypt thinks PM’s stance on Philadelphi route ‘a political maneuver’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.