Humans cannot live without a lifeline, and for the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip, the 12-km-long Philadelphi Corridor between Gaza and the Egyptian Sinai was such a lifeline. Beneath the corridor, which Israel has recently regained control over, there was a vast network of smuggling tunnels. This tunnel system served as a supply route for Hamas, used for smuggling weapons and rockets. Israel must be careful not to repeat the mistake of surrendering control of the corridor, to anyone. There is no substitute for the presence of Israeli forces along the Egyptian border to truly ensure security.
These 12 kilometers, which were a nightmare for Israel for many years, are part of the most beautiful road in Israel, Route 10. Route 10, which runs parallel to the Egyptian border, is one of the longest paved roads in Israel, and in my opinion, certainly the most beautiful in the country, but also the least traveled. Most of the year, it is almost completely deserted. Security restrictions prohibit uncontrolled civilian traffic on the scenic, narrow 200-km road, which stretches from the...
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