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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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…
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
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The reopening of this only passage between Gaza and the outside world not passing through Israel was strongly demanded by the United Nations and international NGOs.
Gaza’s Rafah crossing partially reopens after nearly 2 years of closure
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt began a trial phase on Sunday ahead of its planned reopening that will allow a limited number of Palestinians to leave the war-torn enclave and completing the first phase of the US-brokered ceasefire plan.
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Laminute.infoUnder the ceasefire agreement, Israel agreed to a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing on the Gaza Strip-Egypt border.
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