Israel's demands for control over two key corridors in Gaza—the Philadelphi corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border and the Netzarim corridor cutting off northern Gaza—are threatening to derail cease-fire talks aimed at ending the 10-month conflict with Hamas. Israel argues that control of these areas is crucial for preventing Hamas from rearming and maintaining security. However, Hamas and Egypt strongly oppose these demands, viewing them as a continuation of military occupation. Failure to reach an agreement could prolong the war and increase the risk of a wider regional conflict.
