Palestinian side of Rafah Border Crossing probably shelled for 5th time

CAIRO – 20 October 2023: Al Qahera News Channel reported Friday that there were sounds of strikes on the Palestinian side of the Rafah Border Crossing between Egypt and Gaza, which could be the fifth shelling of the facility by Israel.

The channel also reported that no Egyptian equipment or workers had been in Palestinian Rafah, and that the road repaired by Egypt had not been affected.

The channel had reported earlier on Friday the reparation of the road leading to Rafah Crossing on the Palestinian side by Egyptian equipment in order to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip scheduled to start on Saturday, October 21.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry told CNN on Wednesday that Israel had struck the Palestinian side of Rafah Crossing four times since the start of aggression in October, incurring the injury of four Egyptian workers.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres made a visit to Egypt's Rafah Friday to follow up on preparations to start the delivery of humanitarian aid Saturday. In tandem, world leaders are flocking into Egypt to attend the Cairo Peace Summit also scheduled for Saturday to discuss the developments in Gaza.

Until present, 31 countries and three international organizations have confirmed their participation. Meanwhile, scores of Egyptians are demonstrating on the streets to protest Israeli atrocities against Palestinians and the displacement of Gaza residents.