Israel currently occupies the Palestinian side of the crossing, choking Gaza of a vital humanitarian entry point.
Israel currently occupies the Palestinian side of the crossing, choking Gaza of a vital humanitarian entry point.
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Israel is preparing to reopen the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in both directions after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returns from a visit to the United States, according to Israeli media reports.
Israel’s Kan 11 news reported on Wednesday that the expected decision comes as a result of pressure from US President Donald Trump.
Key Rafah border crossing with Egypt to be reopened after nearly two years for only 'limited movement of people'.
The pilot comes before Gaza residents begin to pass through the crossing on Monday, Israeli authorities say.
Key Rafah border with Egypt reopens after nearly two years for 'limited movement of people' during security trial.
Residents will be permitted to exit Gaza, yet the crossing's other direction remains closed despite Rafah being a crucial entry…
Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.
Israel says the crucial Rafah crossing with Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians to exit Gaza.
