Gaza: Foreign nationals stranded in war-torn Gaza and the injured have been temporarily allowed to cross the Rafah border into Egypt.
The Rafah crossing is the only border crossing not under Israeli control. The route has been closed since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Now that Qatar’s mediation has been successful, Israel. Hamas and Egypt have agreed to an agreement to allow foreign passport holders to reach Egypt through the Rafah border. There is no information on how long the route will remain open.
The Rafah crossing is the only border crossing not under Israeli control. The route has been closed since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Now that Qatar’s mediation has been successful, Israel, Hamas, and Egypt through the Rafah border. There is no information on how long the route will remain open.
This agreement is limited to the border crossing of foreign nationals only. Other issues such as the release of hostages from Hamas and the humanitarian provision of water, food, and fuel to Gaza were not discussed in the deal.
No ceasefire declaration
Israel continues its offensive targeting the northern part of Gaza. An estimated 800,000 Palestinian civilians have fled from the north to the south, fearing the attack. Electricity and internet services are said to have been completely cut off in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a ceasefire. Hamas has reiterated that it will destroy the organization.
