Israel could agree to leave the Philadelphi Corridor within the parameters of a permanent ceasefire, but not in Phase One of the three-phase deal, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He stated that a realistic security plan must be in place to prevent weapons smuggling before Israel considers leaving. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel has no intention of leaving the Philadelphi Corridor during Phase One, as international pressure would prevent them from returning. The issue of the Philadelphi Corridor came up in negotiations around the implementation of the deal, which aims to release hostages held by Hamas.