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Israeli defence minister confirms Gaza-Egypt border to remain ‘buffer zone’
27 February 2025 12:20 GMT
Defence Minister Israel Katz has told Israeli broadcaster Channel 7 that the Philadelphi Corridor in Gaza will remain a buffer zone “just like in Lebanon and Syria”, confirming earlier reports on Israeli media.
Israel was set to begin withdrawing from the area along the border between Egypt and Gaza on Saturday under the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
In a separate statement on Tuesday, Katz said Israel has received a "green light" from the United States to remain in the buffer zones in Lebanon and Syria "without a time limit", depending on the situation, Haaretz reported.