Israel Reopens Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt Under Strict Control
Summary
Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt under strict control, allowing limited movement of people but keeping humanitarian aid and goods movement closed amid ongoing Gaza conflict.
Key Points
- Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt after nearly two years of closure.
- Only a dozen people are allowed to cross daily, with humanitarian aid and commercial goods movement remaining closed.
- About 20,000 sick and injured Palestinians await exit from Gaza, but only 50 patients with two relatives each are permitted to leave daily.
- The crossing will be monitored by WHO and operated under the surveillance of EU observers and local Palestinian staff.
