Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing ‘in pilot operation’ after 2 years of closure

By Rania Abushamala

ISTANBUL (AA) - The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza​​​​​​​ has been reopened as part of a “pilot operation” after two years of closure, according to Israeli media on Sunday morning.

“The Rafah crossing has opened in a pilot operation,” the daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported.

“According to estimates, the movement of people will actually begin tomorrow (Monday) in both directions, with about 150 people expected to leave the Gaza Strip daily, compared to about 50 who will return to it,” it added.

However, no official statements were immediately issued by Israeli, Egyptian, or Palestinian authorities regarding the report.