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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 344

Philadelphi Corridor

Egyptian human rights activist, author and analyst Dalia Ziada at her home in Washington DC, August 28, 2024 (screenshot)
Interview
Egypt is embarrassed to admit failure to control Philadelphi, says exiled analyst
By Gianluca Pacchiani
Dalia Ziada was forced to flee Cairo for criticizing Hamas after October 7; today a lobbyist against Iran in DC, she explains why Egypt rejects Israeli control over the corridor
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
Egyptian human rights activist, author and analyst Dalia Ziada at her home in Washington DC, August 28, 2024 (screenshot)
September 11, 2024, 8:57 am
Egypt is embarrassed to admit failure to control Philadelphi, says exiled analyst
Dalia Ziada was forced to flee Cairo for criticizing Hamas after October 7; today a lobbyist against Iran in DC, she explains why Egypt rejects Israeli control over the corridor
By Gianluca Pacchiani
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends an evening in honor of the Druze community in Israel, at Rabin Center, Tel Aviv, August 6, 2024. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
September 10, 2024, 4:34 pm
Gallant: Hamas as ‘military formation’ in Gaza is gone, IDF focus shifting to north
Defense minister tells foreign press IDF could withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor for 6 weeks in a deal to free hostages without endangering security
By ToI Staff, Agencies and Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: Mossad chief David Barnea attends a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 9, 2024, 2:08 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 9: Day 339 – Pessimism from all sides taints hostage negotiations
Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman with a deep dive into the growing daylight between Israel and Egypt; editor Amy Spiro on Team Israel’s 20-year high medal grab at the Paralympics
By ToI Staff
A temporary tent camp set up on Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv, protesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the current Israeli government and demanding a hostage deal, on September 8, 2024. (Miriam Alster/ Flash90)
September 8, 2024, 8:05 pm
IDF probing leaks of Hamas papers seemingly aimed at stoking opposition to hostage deal
IDF refutes Bild claim that document on Hamas pressure tactics was written by Sinwar, while material cited by UK Jewish paper on ostensible Sinwar escape plan not known to IDF
By Emanuel Fabian
A display of 27 coffins of the hostages who were killed while in captivity in Gaza set up at Habima Square in Tel Aviv. (Zohar Ben Yehuda)
September 7, 2024, 12:13 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 7: Day 337 – Haviv Rettig Gur on Israel’s Sophie’s Choice
After a tumultuous week, we ask some big questions about how Israelis are viewing this decisive moment as the country, and its leadership, are torn in two as negotiations falter
By ToI Staff
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken gives a press conference at the end of his one-day visit to Haiti, at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sept. 5, 2024. (Roberto Schmidt/Pool photo via AP)
September 6, 2024, 12:45 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 6: Day 336 – Blinken spins positive on potential hostage deal
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses latest comments from US secretary of state regarding negotiation sticking points, reviews remarks by Trump on Israel
By ToI Staff
A display of 27 coffins of the hostages who were killed while in captivity in Gaza set up at Habima Square in Tel Aviv. (Zohar Ben Yehuda)
September 6, 2024, 9:27 am
What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Israel’s Sophie’s Choice on hostages
After a tumultuous week, we ask some big questions about how Israelis are viewing this decisive moment as the country, and its leadership, are torn in two as negotiations falter
By ToI Staff
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference at the end of his one day visit to Haiti at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port Au Prince on September 5, 2024. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT / POOL / AFP)
September 6, 2024, 8:30 am
Blinken indicates mediators will present updated ceasefire offer ‘in coming days’
US secretary’s remarks come amid mounting speculation of imminent ‘take it or leave it’ proposal; he says Saudi deal still possible before Biden’s term ends if ceasefire reached
By Jacob Magid
Egypt’s army chief of staff Lt. Gen. Ahmed Fathy Khalifa visits the Gaza border on the Egyptian side of Rafah, September 5, 2024. (X video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 5, 2024, 8:23 pm
Egypt’s army chief visits Gaza border after Israel says Sissi failed on smuggling
Cairo says Netanyahu trying to hide failures with his comments on need to remain in Philadelphi Corridor; US expresses frustration with PM but blames Hamas for slow progress in talks
By Lazar Berman and Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands before a map during a press conference at the Government Press Office in Jerusalem, September 4, 2024. (Abir Sultan/Pool via AP)
September 5, 2024, 1:30 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 5: Day 335 – PM speaks to world, says hostage deal many steps away
Editor David Horovitz compares Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Hebrew and English press conferences and discusses the Philadelphi Corridor negotiation sticking point
By ToI Staff
View of the Philadelphi Corridor between the southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, on July 15, 2024. (Oren Cohen/Flash90)
September 5, 2024, 11:38 am
US: 2 issues holding up deal, Netanyahu comments on Philadelphi make things ‘difficult’
Senior US official says identities of Palestinian prisoners to be released and presence of Israeli troops on Gaza-Egypt border are last obstacles to hostage-ceasefire deal
By Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference at the Government Press Office in Jerusalem on September 4, 2024. (ABIR SULTAN / POOL / AFP)
September 5, 2024, 2:03 am
‘A step away from victory’? Netanyahu says his April claim was not intended literally
PM tells foreign media he meant Rafah offensive would ‘pave way’ to triumph; pressed on why capturing Philadelphi took 7 months, he says IDF, with his backing, prioritized other goals
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on September 2, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 4, 2024, 11:50 pm
Poll: Israelis believe hostage deal unlikely, are split on Netanyahu’s intentions
Israel Democracy Institute finds 73.5% of Israelis pessimistic about likelihood of a deal; 39% say PM is trying to prevent one with stance on Philadelphi Corridor
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
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