Rafah Border

Egypt’s army investigates shooting incident at Rafah border, says one personnel martyred

Mon, 27 May 2024 - 02:22 GMT

The Egyptian Armed Forces spokesperson said on Monday that competent authorities are investigating the shooting incident that took place at the Rafah border, which led to the martyrdom of one of the security forces personnel.

Aid trucks continue to enter Gaza via Rafah border crossing

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 01:41 GMT

In the past few hours, a total of 793 passengers arrived from Gaza via the Rafah crossing, comprising 10 wounded individuals, 16 patients, 76 companions, a delegation from the Doctors Without Borders delegation, three representatives from the Mercy Around the World, and 40 Emirati nationals.

Egyptian Air Force continues airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 02:31 GMT

The Egyptian Air Force (EAF) has continued conducting airdrops of tons of humanitarian aid, including food items and relief supplies, into isolated areas in the northern part of the Gaza Strip on March 24 and 25.

Fuel, aid deliveries enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 12:49 GMT

Alongside the fuel, 50 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid reached Gaza via the Rafah crossing.

Foreign Affairs Ministry: Egypt ready to receive, evacuate 7K foreign citizens from Gaza

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 - 10:33 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Egypt is ready to receive and evacuate 7,000 foreign citizens of 60 nationalities from Gaza Strip, according to Al-Qahera News TV Channel.

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

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 - 02:05 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.

Rafah crossing remains open for transit of stranded, aid

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 - 11:33 GMT

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

Rafah crossing remains open for transit of stranded, aid

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 - 12:35 GMT

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

Rafah crossing remains opened to receive humanitarian cases

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 - 11:43 GMT

Preparations are in place to receive humanitarian cases and to enter any aid into the Gaza Strip at any time, sources said.

Rafah crossing remains open on both sides to enable aid, stranded Palestinians to cross

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 - 11:45 GMT

Preparations are in place to receive humanitarian cases and to enter any aid into the Gaza Strip at any time, sources said.

Rafah crossing remains open to allow humanitarian relief, wounded Palestinians

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 - 10:15 GMT

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

Rafah crossing remains open to let in aid, wounded Palestinians

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 - 10:54 GMT

Egyptian authorities continued on Wednesday the exceptional opening of Rafah border crossing to let in stranded Palestinians and humanitarian cases on both sides, sources at the terminal said.

Rafah crossing remains open to receive wounded Palestinians, allow humanitarian relief

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 - 02:11 GMT

Egyptian authorities kept the Rafah border crossing “exceptionally” open Monday to receive wounded and stranded Palestinians and allow humanitarian relief assistance into the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian Ambassador to Cairo: Egypt helped ease Israeli siege on Gaza Strip

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 - 03:33 GMT

El-Louh thanked the Egyptian state for its continuous support for the Palestinian cause.

Egypt to open Rafah border for one day only

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 - 01:04 GMT

Egyptian authorities announced the opening of the Rafah border on Sunday for one day only, to be closed again on Monday.

Egyptian authorities deny closing Rafah Border Crossing

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 - 02:28 GMT

Egyptian authorities denied on Tuesday the circulating news about closing Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza and Sinai.

In pics: Gazans thank Egypt for opening Rafah crossing

Sun, 20 May 2018 - 02:15 GMT

Palestinians raised photos and banners of Sisi, with phrases such as "Thank you Egypt" and "Long live Egypt" printed on them.

Arish general hospital receives injured Palestinians from Gaza Strip

Thu, 17 May 2018 - 04:03 GMT

Arish General Hospital continues receiving wounded Palestinians from the Gaza Strip for treatment

EU security delegation arrives to the Gaza Strip

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 - 12:39 GMT

The 12-member delegation led by the head of the EU security missions on the global level is scheduled to visit Rafah crossing border with Egypt.

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