Israel, the White House and Egypt have said limited aid will be allowed to travel into Gaza through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt in the coming days.
Foreign passport-holders are also expected to be allowed out under any deal to reopen the crossing, after many headed to the vicinity in recent days seeking to leave.
Meanwhile, Israel has called on people in Gaza to move southwards closer to Rafah to shelter from bombardment. Here is a look at the situation and the history of the crossing.
