Israel's decision to remain in the Philadelphi Corridor threatens an impending ceasefire with Hamas, which mandates Israeli troop withdrawal. The corridor, crucial for preventing arms smuggling, has become a focal point, with Israeli officials citing smuggling tunnels as a reason to stay. Meanwhile, Hamas considers any Israeli presence a serious breach of ceasefire terms. Recent events include the release of four Israeli hostages and over 600 Palestinian prisoners, highlighting the fragile nature of current agreements amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Hamas has warned that any Israeli attempt to remain in the Philadelphi Corridor would constitute a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire agreement established earlier in January.
An unnamed Israeli official confirmed that the army plans to stay in the corridor to prevent weapons smuggling, contradicting the terms of the ceasefire deal.
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