Summary
Israel plans to partially reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. A disagreement has arisen between Israel and Egypt over the criteria and numbers of Palestinians allowed to leave and return through this crossing. Israel proposes that more Palestinians should be allowed to leave than enter, but Egypt disagrees, wanting an equal number of entries and exits.
Key Facts
- Israel intends to reopen the Rafah border crossing with Gaza, potentially starting on Sunday.
- Israel wants more Palestinians to exit Gaza to Egypt than those allowed to return.
- Egypt opposes this, advocating for an equal number of people entering and exiting.
- Concerns exist that Israel's plan could lead to permanent emigration from Gaza.
- Israel plans to use remote monitoring for exits, while entries will involve physical checks.
- An EU mission may be involved in overseeing the crossing, but its role is not clear.
- The plan deviates from a 2005 agreement on the crossing, which ensured Palestinian control.
