What to know about the Rafah border crossing, Gaza's lifeline to the world that could reopen soon
Summary
The Rafah border crossing, a key route linking Gaza to Egypt, is expected to reopen soon. This comes after Israel recovered the remains of a hostage in Gaza and announced plans to open the crossing under certain conditions.Key Facts
- The Rafah border crossing connects Gaza to Egypt.
- It is the only crossing not controlled by Israel before the recent conflict.
- Israel plans to open the crossing after recovering a hostage's remains, Ran Gvili.
- The opening is a part of the second phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
- Initially, opening the crossing was part of the ceasefire's first phase.
- The crossing's reopening is important for Gaza’s connection to the outside world.
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