Israel declares full control of Gaza-Egypt border | DW News

Israel's military on Wednesday said it had achieved full operational control of the so-called Philedelphi Corridor along the length of Gaza's shared border with Egypt. Israel says that numerous smuggling tunnels belonging to Hamas run beneath the corridor.

The Israeli military has stepped up its operations in southern Gaza, despite international criticism over mounting civilian casualties in the city of Rafah. Israel's national security adviser says the offensive in Gaza is expected to go on at least until the end of the year.