RAFAH: Palestinians were on Monday awaiting a full reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, after Israel partially reopened it a day earlier, nearly two years after seizing control of the key gateway during the war with Hamas. The resumption of operations in a tightly restricted pilot phase on Sunday came after months of appeals from aid groups. Israeli state broadcaster Kan reported that around 150 people were expected to leave Gaza for Egypt on Monday, including 50 patients. The report said around 50 people were also expected to enter the territory.

At This Stage, Only Sick and Wounded Palestinians Will Be Allowed to Exit the Gaza Strip, Along With Those Accompanying Them. An Israeli Security Official Told Haaretz That…

Key Rafah border crossing with Egypt to be reopened after nearly two years for only 'limited movement of people'.