Rafah border crossing between Gaza Strip and Egypt reopened Monday on a limited basis, marking a cautious step forward in the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire, according to Egyptian and Israeli officials cited by The Associated Press.
Officials said only 50 Palestinians will be allowed to cross in each direction on the first day. Travel is limited mainly to medical cases. No goods are permitted to pass through the crossing for now.
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step in the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire deal, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials. https://t.co/FIo9xBhFwd
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will allow 50 patients per day to exit Gaza, each accompanied by two relatives.
The crossing will be jointly vetted by Israel and Egypt and supervised by European Union border agents, with a small Palestinian presence. Israel seized the crossing in May 2024, citing security concerns. It was briefly used for medical evacuations in early 2025.
The reopening comes as the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached last year, moves into its second phase. Aid agencies say supplies are waiting in Egypt if access expands.
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