'Israeli' army completes preparations to reopen Rafah Crossing: Reports
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The 'Israeli' army will reopen the Rafah border crossing for pedestrian traffic in both directions starting Sunday, Walla News reported, citing military officials.
Earlier today, the 'Israeli' army radio announced that 'Israeli' authorities have completed preparations to reopen the crossing, which connects Gaza to Egypt.
The crossing is expected to facilitate civilian movement for the first time in nearly two years.
Strict Permit and Security Procedures
Anyone wishing to enter or exit Gaza will need an Egyptian-issued permit. Egypt will send the names to 'Israel’s' internal security agency, Shin Bet, for approval.
'Israel' will supervise the process remotely. A security official will monitor the revolving gate leading to Egypt, using facial recognition technology to verify that only authorized individuals exit. The official will have the ability to open or close the gate remotely, preventing unauthorized departures.
Entry into Gaza will remain highly controlled. Individuals crossing into the territory will pass through an 'Israeli' military site for metal detection, screening, and facial recognition before being allowed to proceed past the designated checkpoints into areas controlled by Hamas.
European Oversight and International Participation
European authorities are expected to assist in monitoring the crossing. France, Italy, and Spain will contribute personnel to the supervision team, providing oversight as the crossing resumes operations.
Palestinian Concerns Over 'Israeli' Control
The Palestinian government expressed concerns over what it described as 'Israeli' manipulation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which entered into effect on October 10, 2025. Officials warned that 'Israel’s' strict control over the crossing could undermine the agreement’s terms, which recently concluded its first phase.
