Rafah Crossing Reopens: Palestinians Can Leave Gaza

Israel plans to reopen Rafah crossing, aiming to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza, with EU supervision. This move supports the current ceasefire with Hamas, but Egypt denies coordination. The crossing has been mostly closed since May 2024, with at least 16,500 Palestinians awaiting medical evacuation. Israels Haaretz reports Palestinian Authority forces will assist in operating the crossing, despite Netanyahus reported block due to delayed hostage return. Forensic tests confirm no remaining hostages, but Palestinian Islamic Jihad recovers a body, planning to transfer it to Israeli forces via the Red Cross. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.