"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 Palestinian Islamist group Hamas."
"Palestinian residents of Gaza are to be allowed to pass through the crossing as soon as preparations are complete, COGAT said in a statement. The head of the new Palestinian committee governing Gaza's daily affairs said the crossing will open in both directions starting Monday. An EU mission will be overlooking exit and entry, while also accompanied by Palestinian security officers, an Egyptian official told the AP news agency, while adding that ambulances, too, made their way into the Egyptian part of the Rafah border crossing."
Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on a trial basis after being nearly closed for over two years. COGAT is preparing the crossing ahead of a more extensive operation as part of the second phase of a US-brokered ceasefire with Hamas. Palestinian residents of Gaza will be allowed to pass once preparations finish, and the crossing will open in both directions starting Monday under a newly formed Palestinian committee. An EU mission and Palestinian security officers will monitor exit and entry; ambulances reached the Egyptian side. Initial daily limits include 50 patients leaving and 50 people entering, with Israel and Egypt vetting travelers.
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