Israeli Military Takes Control of Philadelphi Corridor, Discovering Dozens of Rocket Launchers and Smuggling Tunnels

Rafah, Gaza Strip Palestine, State of
Dozens of rocket launchers and 20 smuggling tunnels discovered
Hamas used corridor as 'oxygen pipeline' for weapon smuggling
IDF operation expected to significantly impact Hamas' ability to resupply forces
Israeli military takes control of Philadelphi Corridor along Gaza-Egypt border
Israeli Military Takes Control of Philadelphi Corridor, Discovering Dozens of Rocket Launchers and Smuggling Tunnels

In a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli military announced on May 30, 2024 that it had taken control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border. The corridor, which runs for approximately 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) along Gaza's only land border with Egypt, has been a major concern for Israeli authorities due to its use as a smuggling route for weapons and other contraband.

According to reports from various sources, including The Times of Israel and The Guardian, the IDF discovered dozens of rocket launchers and at least 20 cross-border smuggling tunnels in the area. Hamas is believed to have used this corridor as an 'oxygen pipeline' for smuggling weapons into Gaza.

The Israeli military had been planning this operation for some time, with Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the IDF spokesman, stating that the corridor served as a lifeline for Hamas and was regularly used to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip. The takeover of the corridor is expected to significantly impact Hamas's ability to resupply its forces.

The Philadelphi Corridor is part of a larger demilitarized zone along both sides of the Israel-Egypt border, with each side allowed to deploy only a tiny number of troops or border guards in the zone. At the time of the accord, Israeli troops controlled Gaza. However, tensions between Egypt and Israel have heightened since Israeli forces took control of the Rafah crossing earlier this month as part of their offensive against Hamas.

The Egyptian government has condemned Israel's military campaign in Gaza and the killing of thousands of civilians by Israel in the war. Like Israel, Egypt has maintained a blockade on its border with Gaza since Hamas came to power in 2006. Hamas is an offshoot of the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood organization, which is banned as a terrorist group in Egypt.

The takeover of the Philadelphi Corridor could further complicate relations between Israel and Egypt. Egyptian sources have accused Israel of using allegations of tunnels on the Egyptian border with Gaza as cover for its Rafah offensive. However, Israeli officials maintain that they are acting to neutralize a threat to their security.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas began in earnest on October 7, 2024, when Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel. The war has resulted in the deaths of over 36,000 people since its start. Tensions have been particularly high in recent days due to intensifying violence in Rafah and other areas of Gaza.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Exact number of rocket launchers discovered is not specified in the article
  • The article mentions 'dozens' of tunnels, but does not provide an exact number

Sources

89%

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Israel says it controls corridor on Gaza-Egypt border

BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ Kathryn Armstrong Thursday, 30 May 2024 03:24
  • Unique Points
    • Israel's military has taken control over the Philadelphi Corridor along the border between Gaza and Egypt.
    • About 20 tunnels used by Hamas to smuggle weapons into Gaza have been found in the corridor.
  • Accuracy
    • The corridor is a 'lifeline' for Hamas.
    • Israel found several thousand soldiers had joined troops operating in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza.
  • Deception (70%)
    The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author only reports details that support Israel's position, while omitting Egypt's denial of Israeli control over the Philadelphi Corridor. The author also uses emotive language to describe Hamas as an 'unprecedented attacker' and 'off-shoot of the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood organization, which is banned as a terrorist group in Egypt'. This emotional manipulation is intended to sway readers' opinions against Hamas.
    • Hamas is an off-shoot of the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood organisation, which is banned as a terrorist group in Egypt.
    • He described the corridor as a "lifeline" for Hamas, through which the group "regularly smuggled weapons into the Gaza Strip".
    • Israel has insisted that it must take Rafah to achieve victory in the war triggered by Hamas↔s unprecedented attack on the country on 7 October, during which about 1,200 people were killed and 252 others were taken hostage.
    • Israel's military says it has taken control over a strategic zone along the border between Gaza and Egypt, known as the Philadelphi Corridor.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of the situation by only reporting on Israel's perspective without providing counterarguments or quotes from other sources.
    • . . . Egyptian TV quoted sources denying this, and said Israel was trying to justify its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
    • Israel has insisted that it must take Rafah to achieve victory in the war triggered by Hamas’s unprecedented attack on the country on 7 October.
    • Egypt is a strong supporter of the Palestinians and has condemned Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and the killing of thousands of civilians by Israel in the war.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

89%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Israel says it's taken control of key area of Gaza's border with Egypt awash in smuggling tunnels

The Associated Press News Wednesday, 29 May 2024 14:47
  • Unique Points
    • Israel's military seized control of the Philadelphi Corridor along Gaza’s border with Egypt to cut off smuggling tunnels.
    • The corridor is about 100 meters (yards) wide in parts and runs the 14-kilometer (8.6-mile) length of the Gaza side of the border with Egypt.
    • Israel found several thousand soldiers had joined troops operating in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza.
    • The corridor is part of a larger demilitarized zone along the entire Israel-Egypt border and serves as an ‘oxygen line’ for Hamas through which weapons and other goods were smuggled.
    • Israel notified Egypt of the takeover and found 20 tunnels, including some previously unknown to Israel, as well as 82 access points to the tunnels.
  • Accuracy
    • ,
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position about Israel taking control of a strategic corridor along Gaza's border with Egypt to cut off smuggling tunnels. It does not mention Egypt's concerns or complaints about Israel's actions, nor does it provide any context about the peace accord or previous attempts to destroy the tunnels. The article also uses emotional manipulation by describing the situation as a 'war now in its eighth month' and 'deadly violence continuing', which creates a sense of urgency and fear.
    • The capture of the Philadelphi Corridor could complicate Israel’s relations with Egypt, which has complained about Israel’s advance toward its border.
    • An Israeli military official said Israel had notified Egypt of the takeover. Some 20 tunnels, including some previously unknown to Israel, were found.
    • Israel says it seized control of a strategic corridor along Gaza’s border with Egypt to cut off smuggling tunnels
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

89%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Israel says it gained ‘tactical control’ of Philadelphi buffer zone

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Adela Suliman, Wednesday, 29 May 2024 11:43
  • Unique Points
    • Israel claimed tactical control over the Philadelphi corridor, a buffer zone separating Gaza and Egypt
    • IDF official stated Israel can cut off Hamas supplies via underground tunnels in the corridor
    • About 20 cross-border tunnels have been found in the area
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of Israel gaining 'tactical control' over the Philadelphi corridor without mentioning any counterarguments or opposing viewpoints. The article also uses emotional manipulation by describing scenes of charred bodies and accounts of people burning alive, which can evoke strong emotions in readers.
    • Scenes of charred bodies and accounts of people burning alive prompted global condemnation of Israel’s strike.
    • Israel said Wednesday it had achieved ‘tactical control’ over the boundary that separates Gaza and Egypt, a significant success for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
    • The IDF announcement came amid intensifying international condemnation of Israel’s ongoing offensive in Rafah...
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority when it mentions the urgent need for a 'clear plan' for after the war in Gaza ends according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when it describes the Israeli strike in Rafah as 'horrific' and scenes of charred bodies and accounts of people burning alive prompting global condemnation.
    • The war in Gaza could last the rest of this year, prompting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to say there was an urgent need to plan for the ‘day after’ the war.
    • Scenes of charred bodies and accounts of people burning alive prompted global condemnation of Israel’s strike.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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IDF takes control of key Gaza-Egypt border road, locating at least 20 tunnels

The Times of Israel Thursday, 30 May 2024 03:27
  • Unique Points
    • Israeli military established operational control over the Philadelphi Route along the Gaza-Egypt border
    • IDF discovered dozens of rocket launchers and at least 20 cross-border smuggling tunnels in the area
    • Hamas used captured strip of land as ‘oxygen pipeline’ for smuggling weapons
  • Accuracy
    • About 20 tunnels used by Hamas to smuggle weapons into Gaza have been found in the corridor.
    • The corridor is part of a larger demilitarized zone along the entire Israel-Egypt border and serves as an ‘oxygen line’ for Hamas through which weapons and other goods were smuggled.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Israel in effective control of entire Gaza land border after taking Philadelphi Corridor in south

theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Thursday, 30 May 2024 01:48
  • Unique Points
    • Israel is in effective control of Gaza’s entire land border after taking control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the border with Egypt.
    • Israeli forces have gained ‘operational control’ over the Philadelphi Corridor, which is a 14km-long corridor along Gaza Strip’s only border with Egypt.
    • There were Israeli ‘boots on the ground’ along parts of the corridor according to an Israeli military official.
    • The Philadelphi Corridor served as an oxygen line for Hamas and was used to smuggle weapons into Gaza.
    • Israeli troops had discovered around 20 tunnels in the area.
  • Accuracy
    • Israel is in effective control of Gaza's entire land border after taking control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the border with Egypt.
    • About 20 tunnels used by Hamas to smuggle weapons into Gaza have been found in the corridor.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority when it quotes the Israeli military spokesperson and the Egyptian source. However, no formal or informal fallacies were found in the text.
    • ]Israel is in effective control of Gaza's entire land border after taking control of a buffer zone along the border with Egypt[.
    • ']There is no truth to Israeli media reports of the existence of tunnels on the Egyptian border with Gaza[.',
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication