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Netanyahu approves opening of Rafah crossing for Gazans leaving to Egypt only

Israel will open the Rafah crossing for Gazans exiting to Egypt after weeks of refusal due to the delay in returning the bodies of hostages; officials say the move aligns with the cease-fire framework and follows Netanyahu’s call with Trump

Yoav Zitun | 12.03.25

US and Europe push UN resolution for Gaza stabilization force as Egypt leads plan

Despite Egyptian and Jordanian plans to deploy 10,000 Palestinian troops to Gaza, US- and Europe-backed international force expected to take the lead under Cairo’s command; Rafah crossing set to reopen Monday for in first since ceasefire

Ynet | 10.18.25

ראש הממשלה רוהמ ביבי בנימין נתניהו , כרם שלום, נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי

Cairo slams Netanyahu after suggesting he would let Gazans cross into Egypt

In interview with the Telegram channel 'Abu Ali Express,' Netanyahu said, 'I can open the crossing for them, but they will be immediately blocked on the Egyptian side'

Lior Ben Ari | 09.05.25

Despite denials, Palestinian Authority is managing Gaza's Rafah Crossing

Senior officials confirm that Israel has given up its presence at the Rafah crossing, which contributed to delay of the hostage deal; The PA operates the crossing together with international parties, but the government hid this from the public

Einav Halabi, ynet correspondents | 02.03.25

Rafah crossing, Gaza's gateway to the world, reopens

Some 50 sick and wounded children, likely from families of senior Hamas members and 61 escorts, cross border into Egypt from Gaza under eye of PA officials as part of cease-fire deal

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 02.01.25

מעבר רפיח מצרים משאית דלק מחכה להיכנס ל עזה

Palestinian Authority and EU to operate Rafah Crossing in February

Critical border crossing to Egypt set to open, with EU sending local force to oversee Palestinians leaving enclave; Netanyahu says PA's role at border symbolic

Itamar Eichner | 01.30.25

Palestinian Authority reportedly to manage Gaza's Rafah crossing under UN supervision

Netanyahu publicly opposes the arrangement, but according to a source in the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, during the visit of the Mossad and Shin Bet heads in Cairo, an agreement was reached that has Palestinian Authority managing crossing on the Gaza side 'under international supervision'; There are still remaining disputes - and the question of withdrawing from Philadelphi Corridor: 'We want to return to the situation that existed before the war'

Lior Ben Ari | 01.22.25

הסחורה הישראלית שעוברת במעבר כרם שלום בעזה

Hamas to cede civilian control of Gaza to Palestinian Authority, source says

A day after PA prime minister said that the PA would manage Gaza after the war with the participation of 'everyone,' a Hamas official said that the terrorist organization had reached an agreement with Fatah; They are expected to meet next week, in Cairo

Einav Halabi | 09.26.24

ביקור הרמטכ"ל המצרי אחמד חליפה במעבר רפיח שברצועת עזה

Egypt military chief in surprise visit to Gaza border, Rafah crossing

Egyptian military spokesperson says chief of staff Ahmed Fathy Khalifa arrived to examine the security situation and the measures along the border

Lior Ben Ari | 09.05.24

Netanyahu visits troops in Rafah, says military pressure advances agreement

Prime minister visits troops in Gaza ahead of meeting with delegation to cease-fire for hostages negotiations; Saudi report says Biden administration seeks compromise and that US, Israel and Palestinians met to discuss Rafah crossing

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 07.18.24

ברבוק עם שר החוץ של מצרים סאמח שוכרי מסיבת עיתונאים

Hamas views hostage deal proposal 'positively', Egypt says

Egyptian Foreign Minister says Cairo is 'waiting for Israel's answer', even though the proposal presented by US President Joe Biden came from Jerusalem; Egypt won't open Rafah crossing for aid deliveries until Palestinians in charge; Gallant tells Blinken: There must be alternative to Hamas

Lior Ben Ari | 06.03.24

Hamas says no talks until war ends

Islamist terror group issues statement demanding an end to the fighting before agreeing to return to negotiations for the release of hostages; Egypt, US attempt to reach an agreement on the administration of the Rafah border crossing including with the PA

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 05.30.24

תיעוד: כניסת כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 401 למעבר רפיח בצידו העזתי

Egyptian soldier killed in exchanges of fire with IDF at Rafah crossing

Officials fear incident may endanger already challenged relations between Cairo and Jerusalem after increased tensions brought on by Gaza war

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 05.27.24

IDF pulls some troops out of Rafah as key border crossing prepares to reopen

Military says forces will leave fighting to train and recuperate while others continue the offensive; Palestinians report IDF tanks nearing city's Emirati hospital

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 05.26.24

Egypt, US agree on 200 trucks with aid to enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom daily

U.S. President Biden speaks with Egyptian President to ensure aid flow continues as humanitarian aid piles up on Egyptian side of border since IDF takes control of Rafah crossing

Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 05.25.24

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