Satellite images reveal new road along Philadelphi Corridor: Report

Satellite images have revealed a new road paved by Israeli forces running the length of Gaza's border with Egypt, known as the Philadelphi Corridor, the BBC is reporting.

The imagery, which was analysed by BBC Verify, shows fresh tarmac appearing along a section of road extending 6.4km inland from the coast along the border fence between 26 August and 5 September.

On 4 September, video footage circulated online revealed construction vehicles laying fresh tarmac along the corridor.

Commentators view the revelations as a signal that Israeli forces would not withdraw from the area any time soon.

The corridor has emerged as a major sticking point in ceasefire negotiations.

Hamas has ruled out any Israeli presence, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that under a truce agreement, there would be no Israeli withdrawal from the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors.

"The axis of evil needs the Philadelphi Corridor, and for that reason, we must control the Philadelphi Corridor," he told a news conference in Jerusalem on 2 September.