Gaza’s Rafah Border Crossing With Egypt Reopens

Palestinians have started to enter the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for the movement of people.

The crossing has largely been closed since May 2024, when the Palestinian side was captured by Israeli forces.

The long-delayed reopening is a key part of the first stage of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas, which began in October.

Only dozens of people will be able to cross in both directions each day as Humanitarian aid and commercial goods will still not be allowed through.

Around 20,000 sick and wounded Palestinians are waiting to leave Gaza for treatment.

Israeli reports say only 50 patients – accompanied by two relatives – will be allowed to exit each day, and that 50 of the tens of thousands of people who left Gaza during the war will be allowed to return.

BBC