Israel will reopen the "Rafah" border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Sunday, Reuters reported, citing the COGAT service at the Israeli Defense Ministry, which is responsible for civil administration in the Palestinian territories. BTA writes.
"The return of Gaza residents from Egypt will be allowed," the statement also said, specifying that this will only apply to people who left the Palestinian territory during the war and have passed a preliminary check carried out by Israel.
Israel closed the "Rafah" border crossing in May 2024, about 9 months after the start of the Gaza war, and its opening is a key requirement under the first phase of US President Donald Trump's plan for a ceasefire between the Israeli army and "Hamas".
Israel said it would open "Rafah" after receiving the body of the last Israeli hostage held by "Hamas". The remains of the last Israeli kidnapped by the Palestinian group and remaining in Gaza were found by Israeli soldiers on Tuesday.