Rafah crossing

Calls for opening Rafah crossing before humanitarian convoys

Tuesday-25-October-2016

Coordinator of the 'Miles of Smiles' convoys Isam Yousef called Tuesday on Egyptian authorities to facilitate the passage of humanitarian relief convoys into Gaza Strip via Rafah border crossing.

Hamas: We hope for the return of Egypt’s supportive role

Monday-24-October-2016

Hamas Movement expressed Sunday evening its appreciation to the Egyptian authorities for opening Rafah crossing over the whole past week.

Egypt to extend Rafah crossing opening

Saturday-22-October-2016

Egyptian authorities decided to extend the opening of the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip in both directions for one day on Sunday.

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza for fifth day

Friday-21-October-2016

Egyptian authorities opened on Friday the Rafah crossing between the besieged Gaza Strip and Egypt for the fifth consecutive day to allow passage for humanitarian cases and stranded people.

Red Cross director calls on Egypt to facilitate Gazans’ travel

Thursday-20-October-2016

Director the International Committee of the Red Cross office in Gaza Strip Mamadou Sue called Wednesday on the Egyptian authorities to facilitate the travel of Palestinian travelers via Rafah border crossing.

Egypt unblocks Rafah border crossing with Gaza

Wednesday-19-October-2016

The Egyptian authorities reopened on Wednesday the Rafah border-crossing on both sides so as to allow humanitarian cases’ access out of and into the blockaded Gaza Strip.

Egypt seals off Rafah border crossing with Gaza

Monday-17-October-2016

Dozens of Palestinians have been stranded at the Rafah border-crossing after the Egyptian authorities sealed it off on Sunday evening.

Gaza: Over 780 passengers crossed into Egypt on Saturday

Sunday-16-October-2016

Eight buses carrying 783 passengers left the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing on Saturday after the Egyptian authorities decided to open it for two consecutive days.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for two days

Friday-14-October-2016

The Egyptian authorities intend to open the Rafah border crossing on Saturday and Sunday for the travel of passengers in both directions.

Gaza Ministry: Reports on Egypt opening of Rafah crossing counterfeit

Tuesday-11-October-2016

Gaza’s Interior Ministry on Tuesday called on the mass media to stop releasing counterfeit pieces of news on the opening/closure of the Rafah border-crossing blocked by the Egyptian authorities.