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System checks by Israel coincide with a trial run of the joint Egypt-EU team overseeing the Gaza side of the crossing, a security source said. With only about 150 people permitted to cross daily, the move is seen as largely symbolic

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The Rafah crossing opened Sunday morning for traffic in both directions, but security officials said residents are not expected to pass through it on Sunday.