Rafah crossing

Small aid convoy enters war-torn Gaza through Rafah crossing

Saturday-21-October-2023

The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza has opened temporarily to allow a small amount of desperately needed aid into Gaza where Palestinians are running short of food medicine fuel and water.

Egypt prepares for Rafah crossing opening

Friday-20-October-2023

Egyptian authorities started on Friday morning removing cement blocks at the entrance of the Rafah crossing preparing for its opening.

Izzat Al-Resheq denies reports of possible hour-truce

Monday-16-October-2023

Member of the Hamas political bureau Izzat al-Resheq denied the media reports of a possible hour-truce or plans to open Rafah border crossing.

Gaza: Egypt to close Rafah crossing on Monday

Sunday-24-April-2022

Gaza Interior Ministry was informed on Sunday by the Egyptian authorities that the Rafah crossing will be closed on Monday in both directions.

Egypt maintains closure of Rafah border crossing for third day

Wednesday-25-August-2021

Egyptian authorities continue to close the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip on Wednesday for the third day running.

Egyptian authorities close Rafah crossing

Monday-23-August-2021

The Egyptian authorities closed the Rafah border crossing with Gaza Strip on Monday in both directions.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for return of stranded Gazans

Sunday-10-May-2020

Egyptian authorities will open Rafah border crossing for three days this week to allow Palestinians stranded in Egypt to return to the Gaza Strip.

Gaza health ministry confirms first two coronavirus cases

Sunday-22-March-2020

The Palestinian health ministry has announced the first two cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Egypt to close Rafah crossing during Eid al-Adha

Saturday-10-August-2019

Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt will be closed during Eid al-Adha holiday.

Rafah crossing to open Monday and Tuesday

Monday-10-June-2019

The administration of Rafah crossing late on Sunday announced that it will be opened on Monday and Tuesday for the return of Gaza's Umrah (minor pilgrimage) pilgrims only.