"COGAT an Israeli military unit that is responsible for civilian matters in the occupied territory said coordination was under way with Egypt to set a date for reopening the Rafah crossing for movement of people after completing the necessary preparations. list of 3 itemsend of list COGAT said the Rafah crossing would remain closed to aid, claiming that the truce deal did not include its reopening."
"The crossing was due to be opened on Wednesday under the terms of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement that took effect last week. For Palestinians in Gaza, the Rafah crossing was long the only connection to the outside world and also the only exit that was not directly controlled by Israel. Last May, Israeli forces raided the crossing, seized control of it and razed its buildings."
Israel again delayed reopening the Rafah crossing with Egypt for movement of people, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar saying it could open on Sunday. COGAT said coordination with Egypt was under way to set a reopening date after necessary preparations, but stated Rafah would remain closed to aid because the truce did not include its reopening. All humanitarian supplies will pass through Karem Abu Salem/Kerem Shalom after Israeli security inspections. The crossing had been due to open under the ceasefire. Israeli forces seized and razed Rafah facilities last May and control much of Gaza, including Rafah. Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in southern Gaza; the UN reported little progress in aid deliveries.
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