Rafah crossing remains open for transit of stranded, aid

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Egypt Today staff

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Wed, 01 Dec 2021 - 11:33 GMT

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Egypt Today staff

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 - 11:33 GMT

A newly constructed building in the Egyptian side of Rafah border crossing - Egypt Today- Ahmed Gomaa

A newly constructed building in the Egyptian side of Rafah border crossing - Egypt Today- Ahmed Gomaa

CAIRO - 1 December 2021: Egyptian authorities on Wednesday continued opening the Rafah border crossing on both sides for nearly six months upon the directives of the political leadership.


The measure is meant to facilitate the crossing of stranded people and the entry of aid and construction materials into the Gaza Strip.

The authorities responsible for managing the terminal said administrative and technical staff is on hand to speed up the completion of transit procedures and the entry of relief aid and reconstruction materials into the Palestinian enclave.
 

The crossing has been opened according to directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi since May 16, 2021. This comes within the framework of the Egyptian efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian citizen in the strip, restore the normal life of people in Gaza and start the reconstruction process.
 
 
On May 7, clashes began between Israeli forces in the West Bank and Jerusalem and civilians as the latter were protesting forced displacement, particularly from Sheikh Jarrah in Eastern Jerusalem, and assaults on worshippers in Al Aqsa Mosque. And, on May 10-20, Israel shelled and carried out airstrikes against Gaza Strip.
 
 
The violence and aggression across Palestinian territories incurred 243 deaths, including 66 children, and 6,039 injuries, as reported by the Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA).

 

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