Israel has announced that it will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the initial phase of the ceasefire with Hamas. This decision comes amidst reports that the Palestinian Authority would not be overseeing the crossing, as clarified by a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.
The statement outlined that individuals from Gaza who are not affiliated with Hamas and have been vetted by Israeli security will be responsible for stamping passports at the crossing. It emphasized that this stamp is the only recognized means for Gazans to exit the Strip for international travel.
