The ongoing dispute between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over military strategy in Gaza has intensified, especially concerning the Philadelphia Corridor. This strategic area along the Gaza-Egypt border is at the heart of negotiations with Hamas regarding a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Netanyahu insists on maintaining a military presence in the corridor to prevent arms smuggling, while Gallant argues that such a stance jeopardizes the possibility of securing the release of hostages. The disagreement highlights a broader dilemma facing Israeli leadership amid ongoing violence in the West Bank and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.