Israel offers ‘limited’ Rafah reopening on Sunday after nearly 2-year Gaza border shutdown
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Israel announced it will partially reopen the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday, allowing limited pedestrian movement. This marks a significant step following a near two-year closure that began in May 2024, when Israel seized the crossing to halt arms smuggling by Hamas. The decision follows statements from Israeli and Palestinian officials indicating an imminent reopening and the recovery of the last hostage remains in Gaza. Both Israel and Egypt will vet individuals crossing, with EU border patrol agents supervising the crossing and Israel conducting screenings in the adjacent corridor under its military control. The reopening is considered a step forward for a US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan.
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