Rafah Crossing
Mladenov said that highly sensitive discussions are currently underway on how to ensure full implementation of the plan, requiring considerable time and the utmost seriousness.
A group of Palestinians returning to the Gaza Strip arrived at the main area of the Rafah Crossing from the Egyptian side.
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement on Tuesday expressing its support for medical evacuations in Gaza following the reopening of the Rafah crossing.
It deployed its response teams to receive patients and the wounded arriving from the Gaza Strip and to bid farewell to those who have recovered.
The Rafah crossing officially resumed operations on Monday, according to reports from the Extra News channel.
U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday that the Rafah crossing must be opened from both sides to complete the final stages of ending the war in Gaza.
Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s minister of foreign affairs, immigration and expatriates, said the Gaza Strip is facing a "tragic" humanitarian situation
Aid trucks carrying humanitarian and relief supplies as part of “Zad Al-Izzah … from Egypt to Gaza” convoy are preparing to cross into Gaza en route to the Karm Abu Salem crossing with Israel on Sunday.
President Donald Trump and his aides raised the crossing issue as they hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the US on Monday.
An official Egyptian source told Al Qahera News Channel on Wednesday that Egypt affirms its commitment to the terms of the ceasefire agreement, specifically regarding the operation of the Rafah crossing.
This influx of aid comes as part of Egypt’s ongoing efforts to facilitate humanitarian convoys through the Rafah land crossing, in coordination with international and regional partners. The initiative aims to ensure the continued delivery of essential supplies, including food, medicine, and relief materials, to the residents of the besieged Gaza Strip.
Egypt and President El-Sisi steer Gaza ceasefire: Cairo hosts factions, backs technocrats, opens aid corridors and crossings.
The group said the bodies were recovered earlier in the day.
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel expressed Tuesday deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, praising Egypt's efforts to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid and medical evacuations.
The UAE emphasized standing by Egypt in light of Netanyahu's remarks on Palestinian displacement.
Saudi Arabia denounced the Israeli plans to displace Gaza residents and the use of besiege and starvation to achieve this goal as a breach of international laws and principles and the humanitarian standards.
Jordan condemned “the hostile and unacceptable statements made by extremists within the Israeli government regarding the forced displacement of Palestinians from their land.”
Muslim Brotherhood protest in Tel Aviv fuels anger as Egypt’s tireless Gaza support faces coordinated smear efforts.
Brotherhood protest in Tel Aviv under Israeli watch sparks outrage, as Egypt leads Gaza aid, defying smear campaigns.
Egypt leads Gaza aid efforts, reaffirming its historic commitment to the Palestinian cause and post-war reconstruction.
