The security cabinet decided last night not to open the Rafah crossing for the time being, despite U.S. demands as part of the transition to Phase 2 of the agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip and President Donald Trump's plan. A senior Israeli official said that including representatives from Turkey and Qatar in the "Gaza Executive Council" did not appear in the original agreements between Israel and the United States, and it is unclear what powers the new body will have and what its role will be.