Occupation Army Adopts 'Regavim' Corridor for Security Screening of Those Crossing into Gaza via Rafah Crossing

The occupation army announced on Sunday the successful completion of the construction and equipping of a new security screening corridor designated for individuals entering the Gaza Strip via the Rafah land crossing, named 'Regavim'. This step comes as part of the limited trial operation of the crossing, which began today, to enhance security measures at the borders.

This inspection corridor is located within the area under the military control of the occupation forces, specifically about 300 meters from the main crossing complex, to serve as an additional checkpoint aimed at ensuring 'maximum control' over the identities of those entering from the Egyptian side, according to the occupation army's statement.

The operational mechanism of the 'Regavim' corridor relies on a pre-arranged security coordination system, where Egyptian authorities send lists of names one day before crossing to be screened by the General Security Service 'Shin Bet' and the occupation army. After travelers undergo initial inspection by the European Union mission and accredited local personnel, they proceed to the 'Regavim' corridor for advanced technological screenings, including facial recognition systems and remote electronic scanning, eliminating the need for direct physical presence of soldiers inside the main crossing buildings.

This step comes as part of the limited trial operation of the crossing, which began on Sunday, allowing partial movement of individuals in both directions, with an average of about 150 departures and 50 returns daily as a first phase. The opening of the crossing represents a significant advancement in implementing the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, which followed the recovery of the body of security officer 'Ran Gvili'.