Nearly four months after the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza officially took effect, and nearly two years after Israeli forces captured and closed it, the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt finally re-opened, but in a very limited way.
Following the announcement of a partial reopening on Feb. 1, Israel completed the establishment of a checkpoint inside the crossing early on Feb. 2, reported Middle East Eye. Under the new arrangement, 50 Palestinians will be permitted to enter Gaza from Egypt each day, while approximately 150 Palestinians will be allowed to leave the enclave daily. The names of all travellers will undergo a security check and require prior approval from both Egypt and Israel.
