Rafah border crossing

Hamas pressures Egypt over Gaza aid Access, risking confrontation with Israel

Hamas's public calls for the complete opening of the Rafah crossing put a strain on Egypt's Sisi, as he feel his authority is being undermined.

 Hamas terrorists  in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. February 22, 2025.
 People carry pro-Palestinian banners during Eid al-Fitr prayer, marking the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, at a public park outside El-Seddik Mosque in Cairo, Egypt March 31, 2025.

Egypt deports dozens more foreign nationals heading for march to Gaza

 Hamas weapons seized by the IDF in the Gaza Strip, April 14, 2025.

IDF seizes Hamas weapons stored in school in southern Gaza

 Military personnel stand guard on the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, October 31, 2023

EU border monitors deploy to Rafah Crossing to monitor security


Rafah Crossing to re-open Friday, terrorists among those to leave

The border crossing is being opened earlier than expected due to the release of hostages on Thursday, which was not originally in the agreement.

 Egyptian security forces stand guard at the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip August 30, 2008. Egypt opened its border crossing with the Gaza Strip on Saturday, allowing hundreds of people to leave the Hamas-controlled territory, Palestinian officials said.

Rafah redux: Will EU Rafah mission be effective? - analysis

“Everyone agrees that EUBAM Rafah can play a decisive role in supporting the ceasefire," said EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.

 Military personnel stand guard on the day of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, October 31, 2023.

IDF destroyed 80% of Hamas's tunnels in Rafah, military sources claim

Despite military sources previously stating it could take six months, on Thursday, IDF sources claimed that 80% of the network had been destroyed.

 IDF soldiers operate in Rafah, August 29, 2024.

Egypt to hand Hamas a proposal for Philadelphi and Rafah

Egyptian officials will give Hamas a proposal regarding the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah Crossing, hoping to resolve the issue before Sunday's summit.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) during their meeting as part of an effort to revive the Middle East peace process ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 19, 2017.

A ceasefire deal: What would be the Israeli demands in it? - KAN

The White House set the date for further talks for Thursday in the hope that there would be more significant flexibility on both sides for a deal.

 View of the Philadelphi Corridor between the southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, on July 15, 2024.

Cairo hostage negotiations show progress, despite tepid atmosphere - report

According to senior officials familiar with the negotiations for the deal, a meeting held in Cairo led to progress in the parameters related to the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah crossing.

 View of the Philadelphi Corridor between the southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, on July 15, 2024.

How Israel manages Gaza aid: 'Post' journeys to key crossings

Hamas still controls 100% of humanitarian aid and why replacing UNRWA without Day After plan meant nothing

 Food in Gaza, seen by the Jerusalem Post this week.

Rafah border crossing can't reopen unless Israeli forces quit Gaza side, Egypt says

Tensions rise around talks of reopening the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Last month, Israel seized Gaza's border with Egypt during its offensive against Hamas.

 Trucks stand at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, April 25, 2024.

Palestinian minister urges US to press Israel to open Rafah Crossing

The Palestinian health minister urged the US to pressure Israel to open Rafah Crossing for humanitarian aid, citing catastrophic impacts on Gaza's health sector.

 Egyptian security forces stand guard at the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip August 30, 2008. Egypt opened its border crossing with the Gaza Strip on Saturday, allowing hundreds of people to leave the Hamas-controlled territory, Palestinian officials said.

Egyptian president: Israel deviously shirking ceasefire efforts

Egypt has condemned Israel's seizure of the crossing and closed the passageway to goods on its side.

 (L-R) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

What happened on Day 221?

Hamas uses UN facilities for cover • US denies it withheld information about Hamas leaders' whereabouts • IDF kills Hamas terrorists in UNRWA school

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip.