Rafah border crossing

Two undocumented migrants shot dead near Israeli border
Egypt

Two undocumented migrants shot dead near Israeli border

Two undocumented migrants were shot dead last night by Egyptian police forces while attempting to enter Israel illegally. Security sources…
Egyptians and Palestinians demand prisoner swap for alleged Mossad spy
Egypt

Egyptians and Palestinians demand prisoner swap for alleged Mossad spy

Egyptian prisoners in Tel Aviv have sent a letter to the Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil al-Araby demanding their release in…
Hamas shuts Egyptian border crossing
Egypt

Hamas shuts Egyptian border crossing

Gaza--The ruling Hamas militant group has closed the Gaza Strip's border with Egypt to protest what it says are repeated…
Postcard from Rafah: Above and under the ground
Life & Style

Postcard from Rafah: Above and under the ground

Like other border towns, Rafah misses certain details of everyday city life. Lying at Egypt’s most northwestern tip, Rafah seems…
Official source: Rafah border re-opening will be implemented in stages
Egypt

Official source: Rafah border re-opening will be implemented in stages

Egyptian security forces intensified security presence at the Rafah border crossing after some Palestinians accused officials at the frontier of…
Egyptian diplomat: Rafah opening not excuse for less Israeli responsibility
Egypt

Egyptian diplomat: Rafah opening not excuse for less Israeli responsibility

Egypt's decision to open the Rafah border crossing does not absolve Israel of its obligations to the Gaza Strip, Egypt's…
Special from Gaza: Skepticism and resentment mark Rafah opening
World

Special from Gaza: Skepticism and resentment mark Rafah opening

Gaza City - Islamist Hamas rulers and the European Union on Saturday welcomed the Egyptian decision to permanently open the…
Gaza crossings closed for holidays in Egypt and Israel
Egypt

Gaza crossings closed for holidays in Egypt and Israel

Egyptian authorities closed the Rafah border crossing on Monday. Meanwhile, Israeli authorities shut down the Karam abu Salem exit, the on
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