Egypt Refutes Israeli Claims on Rafah Border Opening for Gazans

Egypt has denied Israeli claims regarding the imminent reopening of the Rafah border crossing for Palestinians wishing to exit Gaza. An anonymous source from Egypt’s State Information Service stated there has been no coordination for such an opening, emphasizing that any future access would allow movement in both directions as per a ceasefire agreement linked to a US peace plan. This comes amid ongoing humanitarian crises, with over 70,000 Palestinians reportedly killed by Israeli forces since October 2023. The Rafah crossing remains closed due to Israel’s non-compliance with the ceasefire terms, exacerbating the dire conditions for the 2.4 million residents in Gaza.

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