The crossing has been completely closed to Palestinians in Gaza since May 2024.

Israel was expected to reopen the border between ‌Gaza ​and Egypt on Monday for people on ‌foot, a move that would allow Palestinians to leave the enclave and let back in those who ​want to return aft...

The crossing is adjacent to the city of Rafah, once home to a quarter million people but now completely demolished and depopulated by Israeli forces.