Residents will be permitted to exit Gaza, yet the crossing's other direction remains closed despite Rafah being a crucial entry point for humanitarian workers and lorries carrying food, fuel and other essential aid.

Israel anuncia que reabrirá el cruce de Rafah (sur de la Franja de Gaza) durante los próximos días para permitir la salida de gazatíes a Egipto.

JERUSALEM: Israel said on Wednesday it would open the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt to allow residents to exit the Palestinian territory “in the coming days.” “In accordance…

Residents will be permitted to exit Gaza, yet the crossing's other direction remains closed despite Rafah being a crucial entry point for humanitarian workers and lorries carrying…

Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.

Israel said it plans to open the Rafah crossing to let Palestinians leave from Gaza to Egypt, but it will not allow Palestinians to return.

Israel says the crucial Rafah crossing with Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians to exit Gaza.

CAIRO: Israel said Wednesday that it would reopen the Rafah border crossing in the coming days, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza. That could be a major development for…