"The opening of the crossing a key entry point for desperately-needed humanitarian supplies for Gaza's 2 million or so displaced people lacking food, shelter and medicines is stipulated under the second phase of the United States brokered ceasefire deal designed to bring to a halt the devastating war between Hamas and Israel, although no time frame is set."
"Exit from and entry into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Crossing will be permitted in coordination with Egypt, following prior security clearance of individuals by Israel, and under the supervision of the European Union mission, similar to the mechanism implemented in January 2025, COGAT said. The statement added that the return of residents from Egypt to Gaza will be permitted, in coordination with Egypt, for residents who left Gaza during the course of the war only, and only after prior security clearance by Israel."
Israel plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing on Sunday after nearly two years of closure, allowing only limited movement of people. COGAT said the opening is stipulated under the second phase of a United States-brokered ceasefire deal, with no time frame set. The core part of the first phase was completed after the return of the remains of the last Israeli captive in Gaza. Exit and entry will be permitted in coordination with Egypt, following prior Israeli security clearance and under EU mission supervision, similar to the January 2025 mechanism. Returns will be allowed only for residents who left Gaza during the war and after additional screening at a designated corridor under Israeli army control. Hamas called for unrestricted reopening in both directions.
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