US EditionGaza Border Crossing Buzzes with Activity After Years of Near-Complete Closure
- On Sunday, Israel will partially reopen the Rafah crossing in both directions for limited movement of people, while Feb 1 will focus on preparations and logistical arrangements, COGAT said.
- After months of closure since May 2024, Israel conditioned reopening on the return of Ran Gvili's remains, which were brought back on Monday, paving the way for reopening.
- Entry and exit will be coordinated with Egypt after Israeli security clearance and supervised by the European Union mission, with Ali Shaath's NCAG expected to oversee Gaza's governance.
- Only about 200 people per day may cross, limiting access as local health authorities in Gaza say 20,000 patients await treatment, and Mohammed Shamiya said, `Every day that passes drains my life and worsens my condition`.
- Violence persisted ahead of the opening, including deadly Israeli strikes that killed at least 32 people Saturday in retaliation for eight Palestinian fighters violating the US-brokered ceasefire from October 10, while Israeli troops control more than half of Gaza behind the 'Yellow Line'.
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As part of an American plan for Gaza, a border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip is opened.
Gaza: Rafah crossing reopens, ceasefire's second phase start
The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has reopened today "on a trial basis," Israelsaid. The crossing had been nearly completely closed for over two years. According to COGAT, the Israeli military unit responsible for civilian administration in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the crossing is being prepared ahead of more extensive operation as part of the second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Palestin…
The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has reopened after nearly two years. The reopening is part of the US peace plan for Gaza. However, many restrictions remain for residents, and the movement of goods is not yet permitted.
Gaza's only "window to the world" - the Rafah border crossing - has been opened, Israel announces. However, no people will be allowed to cross on Sunday, but only tomorrow, Monday. An EU delegation to monitor the crossing is in place.
Rafah crossing opens for systems checks; source: no passage of people expected Sunday
System checks by Israel coincide with a trial run of the joint Egypt-EU team overseeing the Gaza side of the crossing, a security source said. With only about 150 people permitted to cross daily, the move is seen as largely symbolic
Rafah Crossing reopens in pilot phase as ambulances enter Gaza
The Rafah Crossing opened on Sunday as part of a pilot program, with dozens of ambulances entering the Gaza Strip in preparation for evacuating wounded and sick Palestinians, according to footage and Arab media reports. Sky News Arabic reported that ambulances from the Egyptian Red Crescent entered through the Rafah Crossing as part of preparations to evacuate wounded and ill Gazans out of the Strip. Egyptian medical officials in northern Sinai …
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