Rafah border crossing

'Rafah Border Crossing is still open': Egyptian authorities confirm

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 - 11:57 GMT

The Egyptian Authorities confirmed Monday that Rafah Border Crossing is still open in both directions for the entry of passengers, and aid to Gaza Strip.

Egypt: No need for COVID-19 certificate from Palestinian travelers through Rafah border crossing

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 - 09:56 GMT

On June 17, 2022, Egypt removed all coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions that were imposed on the entry of Egyptian and foreign arrivals to the country, said Egyptian Cabinet Spokesperson Nader Saad in a statement on Thursday.

Rafah crossing between Egypt, Gaza remains open for stranded passengers, humanitarian cases

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 - 12:02 GMT

The Egyptian authorities on Monday resumed operating Rafah border crossing on both sides, upon the directives of the political leadership to facilitate the crossing of stranded Palestinians and the entry of aid and construction materials to the Gaza Strip.

Egypt resumes operation of Rafah border crossing

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 - 01:51 GMT

The resumption of the crossing came upon directives of the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to facilitate the movement of Palestinian people stranded at the crossing.

Egypt resumes operation of Rafah border crossing

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 10:24 GMT

The resumption of the crossing came upon directives of the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to facilitate the movement of Palestinian people stranded at the crossing.

Egypt re-opens Rafah border crossing

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 - 01:44 GMT

The resumption of the crossing came upon directives of the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to facilitate the movement of Palestinian people stranded at the crossing.

Rafah crossing between Egypt, Gaza remains open for stranded passengers, humanitarian cases

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 - 01:15 GMT

Egypt’s authorities, continued on Monday operating Rafah border crossing on both sides to facilitate the transit of stranded Palestinians and the entry of aid and construction materials to the Gaza Strip.

Egypt resumes operation of Rafah border crossing

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 - 11:58 GMT

The crossing starts re-operation as per the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

Rafah border crossing between Egypt, Gaza remains open for stranded passengers, humanitarian cases

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 - 12:53 GMT

Egypt’s authorities affirmed, Monday that Rafah border crossing still remains open from both sides to allow the crossing of stranded passengers and humanitarian cases on both sides.

Rafah border crossing between Egypt, Gaza remains open on Wednesday

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 - 02:52 GMT

Official sources affirmed that the Rafah border crossing remains opened on Wednesday to allow the crossing of stranded passengers and humanitarian cases on both sides.

Egypt resumes opening of Rafah border crossing

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 - 12:22 GMT

The resumption of the crossing came upon the directives of the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to facilitate travel movement for the Palestinians stranded at the crossing.

Rafah crossing remained exceptionally opened to allow humanitarian aid to Palestinains

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 - 11:59 GMT

Medical and administrative teams are stationed for facilitating the passage of humanitarian cases and their companions to hospitals for treatment, said sources at the crossing.

Egypt-Gaza Rafah border crossing to be closed on July 19-24

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 - 04:21 GMT

the crossing will be closed for eight days of the holidays for Eid Al-Adha and the 1952 Revolution celebration, starting on July 19 to 24.

Rafah crossing remains open to receive wounded Palestinians

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 - 10:48 GMT

Egyptian teams of engineers and technicians will also flow into the enclave to contribute to its rebuilding process, said the sources.

Rafah crossing remained open for 14th day to receive injured Palestinians

Sat, 29 May 2021 - 11:52 GMT

Medical and administrative teams are stationed for facilitating the passage of the injured to hospitals for treatment.

Rafah crossing remains exceptionally open for 4th day

Wed, 19 May 2021 - 10:58 GMT

Medical and administrative teams are stationed for facilitating the passage of the injured and their escorts to hospitals for treatment.

Iraqi first deputy of parliament's speaker lauds Egypt's support of Palestinians, opening Rafah crossing

Tue, 18 May 2021 - 04:46 GMT

First deputy of the Iraqi parliament’s speaker lauded Egypt’s supportive position of Palestinians and opening Rafah border crossing on Monday.

Egypt opens Rafah border crossing for Palestinians wounded in Israeli attacks

Sun, 16 May 2021 - 01:57 GMT

The Egyptian Red Crescent office in North Sinai stated on Sunday that they are ready at the crossing to receive the injured at any time, assuring that they are working around the clock.

Egypt opens Rafah border crossing in both directions for three days

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 - 09:28 GMT

The General Authority for Crossings will publish travel details and statements at a later time, Ma’an news agency reported the spokesperson of the Palestinian Ministry of Interior in the strip.

Hamas 'transgressions' result in Rafah border crossing closing off to vehicles, commodities

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 - 01:12 GMT

Rafah border crossing has been closed to vehicles and commodities owing to "transgressions by Hamas, according to a Monday statement.

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