Latest in Tag: crossing Highlight
Latest in Tag: crossing

Egypt court bans Hamas activities
Hamas describes the court decision as “politicised” as tensions between the group and Egypt hit new high

Rafah border crossing open for three days
The decision comes as many inside the strip are unable to gain access to medical care

Rafah crossing to open on Wednesday and Thursday
The border crossing has been closed since 27 December

Rafah Border Crossing opened for two days: State TV
Border crossing will be allowed from 9am to 3pm

Egypt is intent on tightening siege on Gaza: Hamas
Rafah border crossing, which connects the Gaza Strip to the outside world has been shut for 10 days

Egyptian crackdown on fuel smuggling to Gaza continues
Army says it destroyed several underground tanks containing over 300,000 litres of diesel

Rafah crossing to be open for most of next week
The crossing will operate from Saturday to Thursday except for one day in between

Fatah grateful for Egypt, Saudi and UAE roles
Fatah’s position is to not interfere in affairs of other countries: Fatah’s official spokesperson

Rafah to remain open until the end of the week
The decision to open the crossing comes to allow pilgrims from the Gaza Strip to enter Egypt before they fly to Saudi Arabia

Any attempts to breach Egypt’s national security will be met with tough responses: Fahmy
Foreign minister says that military solutions are part of these “tough responses”; Fahmy’s statements stir reactions from Hamas

Rafah border crossing scheduled to open after week of closure
The border crossing was shut after a deadly attack in Sinai last week

Rafah border crossing remains shut amid calls to reopen
A petition has been launched calling on Egypt to reopen it

Hamas authorities release Egyptians
Foreign ministry official denies that three Egyptians were in Gaza for diplomatic purposes

Army uncovers fuel smuggling in Sinai tunnels
Hundreds attempt to cross the Rafah border through tunnels

Rafah border crossing partially reopened
Crossing was closed for several days after the ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi

Demonstrators disrupt train service
Protestors disrupt trains and hold a sit-in at Ramses station to pressure governor for new rail crossing

Rafah crossing open, not for trade
Egypt re-opens the Rafah border, says EOHR Senior Foreign Relations Officer

Sinai attack – Repercussions on the Gaza blockade
The killing of 16 Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border raises questions

Hamas calls on Egypt to end Rafah crossing quotas
Permanently opening the border crossing and removing the quota, would allow Egypt and Palestine to benefit from a free-trade zone