Rafah Border Reopens in “Pilot Operation”

(MENAFN) The Rafah border crossing linking Gaza and Egypt has resumed operations as part of a “pilot operation” following almost two years of shutdown, according to reports from Israeli media on Sunday morning.

“The Rafah crossing has opened in a pilot operation,” a daily newspaper noted.

The report added, “According to estimates, the movement of people will actually begin tomorrow (Monday) in both directions, with about 150 people expected to leave the Gaza Strip daily, compared to about 50 who will return to it.”

The newspaper explained that only Palestinians who had left Gaza during the Israeli conflict will be permitted to return to the territory via the crossing point.

“Israel would monitor the work at the terminal remotely using surveillance equipment, not directly by Israeli soldiers,” the report stated.

It also mentioned that Egypt will provide Israel with a daily roster of individuals scheduled to cross the border in both directions over the next 24 hours.

Israel "will allow a small number of wounded (Palestinian) gunmen to leave through the crossing if they wish, and in principle, all those who leave will be allowed to return," the daily added.

At the time of publication, no formal statements had been released by Israeli, Egyptian, or Palestinian authorities to confirm the report.

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