Egypt holds Israel responsible for consequences of Rafah border closure: High-level source

CAIRO - 1 June 2024: A high-level source said that Egypt held the Israeli side responsible for the consequences of the closure of Rafah crossing border, and the worsened humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip as a result. 

Officials from Egypt, the United States, and Israel are scheduled to meet in Cairo next week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, reported Axios, citing US and Israeli officials.

The three countries will also address a plan for securing the Egyptian-Gazan border, according to the officials.

Egypt has repeatedly denied Israeli reports circulating that Egypt has closed the crossing.