Israeli Troops Deploy to New Morag Security Corridor Across Southern Gaza
Israeli troops have been deployed to the new Morag Corridor across southern Gaza to isolate Rafah and pressure Hamas amid escalating conflict and mounting humanitarian concerns.
Published on April 6, 2025
On April 5, 2025, the Israeli military announced the deployment of troops to the newly established Morag Corridor, a security measure aimed at isolating Rafah from the rest of the Gaza Strip. The corridor runs east to west along the coastal area and is part of Israel’s strategy to segment Gaza and increase pressure on Hamas amid the ongoing conflict.
The move follows Israel’s reassertion of control over other key corridors and has come alongside a halt in humanitarian supplies, a decision that rights groups have condemned as a war crime. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that this strategy is designed to force Hamas into releasing hostages taken during the breakout of the renewed violence, which has resulted in massive casualties on both sides. In related developments, Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump, with the U.S. playing a mediating role in ongoing ceasefire negotiations.