sevenmonthoneoneOn the same day, the Israeli negotiating delegation held talks with representatives from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States in the capital of Qatar on issues related to the Gaza Strip. To prevent the transportation of supplies for the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas)Representatives from Israel participated in discussions regarding“Philadelphia Corridor”Discussion on the deployment of electronic monitoring systems. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has repeatedly stated that Israel must control“Philadelphia Corridor”To ensure the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip after the war. Egypt has repeatedly warned Israel to reoccupy“Philadelphia Corridor”It will damage the relationship between the two countries.

What is the importance of the Philadelphia Corridor in the Israeli Palestinian conflict? Why is Egypt so concerned about the ownership of the Philadelphia Corridor?

“Philadelphia Corridor”，Also known as the Gaza Strip, it is located along the Mediterranean coast in the northeast of the Sinai PeninsulaStretching along the border between Gaza Strip and EgyptfourteenThe narrow strip of land is mainly inhabited by Palestinians. the First World WarDuring this period, the Ottoman Empire, which had previously held most of the territories in the Balkans, Middle East, and North Africa, ended its rule in Gaza and the region became part of Palestine under the trusteeship of the League of Nations, governed by Britain. Afterwards, the issue of ownership of the Gaza Strip was like a hot potato, constantly in the midst of fierce competition among various forces. This period of history is a vivid portrayal of the complexity of geopolitics and a microcosm of the turmoil in the Middle East region.

With the support of the UK and the US,one thousand nine hundred and forty-sevenIn the year, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution stipulating thatPalestinestayone thousand nine hundred and forty-eightAfter the end of the British mandate，arabandIsraelThe establishment of Jewish and Arab states respectively, with the Gaza Strip now being allocated to Arabs as part of it. Israel supports the resolution, while Arab countries including Egypt oppose and reject it, leading to a war between the two sides. After the start of the Israeli Egyptian War, the Egyptian army entered Gaza City and used it asThe headquarters of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Palestine.one thousand nine hundred and forty-nineyeartwomonthtwenty-fourIn the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Egypt, JapanThe boundary line, including the Gaza Strip, has been redrawn.onenine hundred and forty-nine～one thousand nine hundred and fifty-sixYear andone thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven～one thousand nine hundred and sixty-sevenBetween the years, the Gaza Strip was under military rule in Egypt.one thousand nine hundred and fifty-sixyearSuez Crisis During this period, the Israelis briefly occupied the Gaza Strip,one thousand nine hundred and fifty-sevenUnder strong international pressure, IsraelReturn the Gaza Strip to Egypt.

one thousand nine hundred and sixty-sevenDuring the Six Day War, the Gaza Strip was once again occupied by Israel.one thousand nine hundred and seventy-nineIn the year of the signing of the agreement between Egypt and Israel,takeThis area is designatedrighteousnessA buffer zone controlled and patrolled by the military.one thousand nine hundred and ninety-fourIn the year, Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization（PLO）Signing the Oslo Accords, Israel began to temporarily transfer the Gaza Strip regime to the Palestinian Authority（PA）.two thousand and fiveIn the year, Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip，However, Israel continues to patrol its borders and airspace.

two thousand and sixyearoneIn the month, the main political party in Palestine, HamasThe full name is the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, an Islamic movement organization and political party,one thousand nine hundred and eighty-sevenA religious, political, and military mixed organization founded in Palestine in）Defeated Fatah (also known as the Palestinian National Liberation Movement) in the legislative council elections,Established inone thousand nine hundred and fifty-nineIn the year, it was the largest faction within the Palestinian Liberation OrganizationThe leader isThe current President of the State of Palestine has won a majority of seats.two thousand and sevenyearThe conflict between Fatah and Hamas erupted, and the violent clashes gradually escalated, ultimately leading toHamas seized control of the Gaza Strip, while Fatah effectively controlled the West Bank region of the Jordan River, causing division in Palestine. Under the mediation of Egypt, Fatah and Hamastwo thousand and seventeenyeartenThe agreement was signed on a monthly basis and a settlement was agreed upon, but there are still disputes over control rights in the future. Currently, the Gaza Strip is still under the control of Hamas.

Previously, an Israeli military spokesperson stated that,“Philadelphia Corridor”It belongs to Hamas“Oxygen tube”，“Hamas smuggles weapons into the Gaza Strip through it”. Also known as the 'Philadelphia Corridor'Found about nearbytwentyA tunnel connecting Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Egypt denies itAnd stated that Israel's statement is forExtend the war on Gaza.

According to authoritative military experts, there are three strategic values reflected in the "Philadelphia Corridor":

Firstly, according to the Israeli military, the "Philadelphia Corridor" is the main channel for Hamas to obtain weapons and supplies. Through this area, Hamas can obtain supplies from neighboring countries and regions to support itIts activities in the Gaza Strip.

Secondly, for the other side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict, Israel, controlling the "Philadelphia Corridor" is the key to controlling the Gaza Strip, which can cut off Hamas' logistical suppliesThus weakening its combat effectiveness.

Thirdly, the Philadelphia Corridor is located between Israel, Egypt, and the Gaza Strip, and is a geopolitically sensitive area that connects neighboring countries. The issue of its ownership is directly related to the interests and security of neighboring countries, and any changes in the region may trigger tension and instability in the regional situation. Both Egypt and Israel are urgently concerned about the ownership of the Philadelphia Corridor in order to safeguard their own interests and ensure regional peace and stability.

Therefore, the strategic significance demonstrated by the "Philadelphia Corridor" in geopolitics is crucial. Currently, the Philadelphia CorridorThe situation is still in a state of conflict and tension.