Israel is going to reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday, allowing limited movement of people after almost two years of closure.
COGAT, the Israeli military unit responsible for coordinating aid to Gaza, said on Friday that only individuals - not goods - will be permitted to pass through the crossing.
The Rafah crossing, Gaza’s primary gateway to the outside world, has been largely closed since May 2024. Both Israel and Egypt will screen individuals for entry and exit, while European Union border patrol agents will oversee the process.
Palestinians who left Gaza during the recent conflict will be allowed to return, provided they receive Israeli security clearance.
Israel had previously resisted reopening the crossing. However, the release of the last hostage from Gaza earlier this week cleared the way for the move, which is seen as a key step in US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.
