Egypt sticks to its position after…Netanyahu’s statement on Philadelphia Axis

2024-08-27 02:12:22

Netanyahu “We adhere to the principle of survival Israel Actually on the Philadelphia axis, from the Kerem Shalom ferry to the sea.

The axis, about 14 kilometers long and located on the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, is a major point of contention in ceasefire talks as Israel deployed troops along the axis months ago and refuses to budge on this step.

Cairo News Channel quoted a senior source as saying that Egypt “reaffirmed to all parties involved that it does not accept Israel’s presence in the Rafah crossing or in any area”. philadelphia axis”.

Netanyahu’s office made the remarks after media reports said mediators were seeking to make minor changes to the version of the deal approved by Hamas on July 2, including a gradual reduction of Israeli troops along the Philadelphia axis.

He served as Israel’s ambassador to China us Michael Herzog said in a television interview on Sunday that Israel had “no obligation at this stage to withdraw troops from the Philadelphia axis” but added: “We are working to reduce the troops there.”

Speaking about the three-phase deal, Herzog said that many of the negotiations were centered around the implementation of the first-phase deal, explaining: “We had constructive talks in Egypt a few days ago with the U.S. government. good coordination.

Negotiations in Cairo ended on Sunday aimed at bringing Israel and…Stirwithout any progress.

However, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Monday that negotiations in Cairo would continue at the working group level in the coming days to resolve some specific issues.

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The office said Monday night Netanyahu “We adhere to the principle of survival Israel Actually on the Philadelphia axis, from the Kerem Shalom ferry to the sea.

The axis, about 14 kilometers long and located on the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, is a major point of contention in ceasefire talks as Israel deployed troops along the axis months ago and refuses to budge on this step.

Cairo News Channel quoted a senior source as saying that Egypt “reaffirmed to all parties involved that it does not accept Israel’s presence in the Rafah crossing or in any area”. philadelphia axis”.

Netanyahu’s office made the remarks after media reports said mediators were seeking to make minor changes to the version of the deal approved by Hamas on July 2, including a gradual reduction of Israeli troops along the Philadelphia axis.

He served as Israel’s ambassador to China us Michael Herzog said in a television interview on Sunday that Israel had “no obligation at this stage to withdraw troops from the Philadelphia axis” but added: “We are working to reduce the troops there.”

Speaking about the three-phase deal, Herzog said that many of the negotiations were centered around the implementation of the first-phase deal, explaining: “We had constructive talks in Egypt a few days ago with the U.S. government. good coordination.

Negotiations in Cairo ended on Sunday aimed at bringing Israel and…Stirwithout any progress.

However, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Monday that negotiations in Cairo would continue at the working group level in the coming days to resolve some specific issues.

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