The Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza opened in both directions on Monday for the movement of patients and citizens, the WAFA news agency reported.
The crossing officially opened for the movement of citizens, particularly those with humanitarian needs, including patients, the wounded, and passport holders. Among them were 150 patients and their companions, who were prepared from the early morning hours to be transported to the crossing and travel for treatment outside the Gaza Strip, according to WAFA.
Meanwhile, a number of Palestinians stranded on the Egyptian side of the crossing are expected to arrive in the Gaza Strip.
The Rafah border crossing with Egypt began operating on a trial basis on Sunday morning, after more than a year and a half of near-total closure.
On May 7, 2024, the Zionist occupation raided the Rafah border crossing from the Palestinian side and completely closed it, halting the movement of travellers and the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip.
