Israel Reopens Gaza Border - With Limits Placed on Crossings
Summary
Gaza's border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday, allowing limited movement for people but no goods. Only a small number of Palestinians were expected to cross on the first day as part of a ceasefire plan. The crossing, previously closed, is seen as a chance for Palestinians needing medical care to leave Gaza.Key Facts
- The Gaza-Egypt Rafah border crossing reopened with restrictions on Monday.
- Only about 50 Palestinians were expected to cross each way on the first day.
- The reopening is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan.
- Israel and Egypt will check travelers with oversight from European Union agents.
- Around 150 hospitals in Egypt are ready to receive Palestinian patients.
- A three-year-old was killed by Israeli naval fire in Gaza on Monday.
- More than 520 Palestinians have died since the ceasefire began on October 10.
- The crossing aims to help people needing medical care and reunite families.
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