Katz: Security control over Philadelphi Corridor will remain in IDF hands

Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed that security in the Philadelphi Corridor and throughout Gaza would remain in IDF hands when he visited the Philadelphi Corridor on Wednesday.

"I came for a visit within Gaza," Katz explained in the footage as he stood at the Philadelphi Corridor wearing a bulletproof vest. He added that the reason for the trip was "to meet the commanders and soldiers who were doing incredible work."

Katz then stated that Israel would allow no Hamas governance at the Phildephi Corridor or throughout Gaza.

"Security will remain in the hands of the IDF, which will be able to act in any way necessary to eliminate threats, prevent tunneling, disrupt terror infrastructure, and thwart terrorist organizations attempting to harm Israel or IDF soldiers," Katz said.

"We will ensure that what we have seen regarding cross-border tunnels and other threats will not recur. We will ensure that security control remains in the hands of the IDF, which will act to eliminate threats," he added. 

'A different reality' 

Katz then affirmed that Israel would "ensure that there are security zones, buffer areas, and commanding positions in Gaza, just as we have in Lebanon, Syria, and the eastern regions, to prevent threats to Israeli communities, citizens, and soldiers."

"This will be a different reality, thanks to the ongoing fighting," he added. 

He then emphasized the two main goals of the war, saying that Israel would work to "bring all the hostages home and to defeat Hamas."