Netanyahu decided against Gaza deal, using Philadelphi as a 'spin': Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't want a deal and is using the Philadelphi corridor issue as a spin to torpedo the negotiations, a government coalition source told Haaretz newspaper. 

The source, who was described as being "closely involved in and a part of the government", said that when the deal became possible weeks ago, Netanyahu "got nervous and did all he could to torpedo it".

"He figured out that by using the Philadelphi corridor, he could also draw the sane right to his side, and win some points with this group," the source said. 

"The media fell for this spin and is consumed all day long with the question of yes or no to the Philadelphi, when the real question is really the fate of the hostages versus the fate of the coalition."