Occupation army finishes preparations to open Rafah crossing

Sources confirmed that the occupation army has completed its preparations to open the Rafah crossing in the coming days, with expectations of allowing about 150 people to enter the Gaza Strip daily, with the possibility of a larger number leaving the Strip.

According to the sources, an initial list of about 200 patients and their companions received occupation approvals for treatment outside the Strip, but the implementation of this is conditional on the opening of the crossing and the completion of security and supervisory arrangements. Dr. Muhammad Zaqout, director of the hospital system in Gaza, indicated that estimates suggest about 50 patients will leave daily, but the occupation has not yet given final approval for patients to leave.

At the same time, final preparations are underway for the gradual opening of the crossing, which is expected to be managed by the technocratic committee in coordination with the Palestinian Authority, and with the presence of an international monitoring mission including European figures. Committee members confirmed that the current direction is to open the crossing on Wednesday, unless new Israeli obstacles arise, while other sources indicate continued ambiguity about the final opening date and whether committee members will enter the Gaza Strip directly or their role will be limited to the Egyptian side of the crossing in the first phase.