Morag Axis

Current Context: Israel announced the complete takeover of the Morag Axis, a new security corridor in southern Gaza.

About

• Location: Cuts across southern Gaza, between Rafah and Khan Yunis.

Strategic Purpose:

• Links the Philadelphi Route (along Egypt-Gaza border) to Morag, a former Israeli settlement.
• Forms part of a wider Israeli-controlled buffer/security zone.

Related Corridors

• Philadelphi Corridor: Narrow land strip along Gaza-Egypt border, Under Israeli control since 2024.
• Netzarim Corridor: Cuts through central Gaza, linking northern and southern Israeli military positions.