Egyptian security sources confirmed on Jan. 15 that coordination is underway to open the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza to allow the entry of international aid to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The security sources also indicated that Egypt is preparing to deliver the largest possible amount of humanitarian aid to the area. The Rafah border crossing would begin operating immediately with the start of the ceasefire deal under Egyptian sponsorship and in coordination with Hamas, according to Israel’s Channel 13.