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Alexis Caraco

Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure

A first group of Palestinians reached the Rafah crossing on Monday as Gaza’s border with Egypt partially reopened, with state television showing ambulances and microbuses advancing from the Egyptian side as the gates swung open.

Officials from Egypt and Israel said the opening is part of the ceasefire process, with around 50 people expected to cross in each direction during the first days. The move follows a pilot phase focused on logistics rather than travel.

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