CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt and Jordan’s leaders renew their rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians as Israel announced that it was partially reopening the Rafah Crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt.
During a meeting in Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II “renewed their affirmation of Egypt and Jordan’s firm stance rejecting any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land,” according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will allow 50 medical patients a day to leave Gaza through the crossing. An official involved in the discussions, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the diplomatic talks, said each patient would be allowed to travel with two relatives.
In addition, some 50 people who left Gaza during the war would be allowed to return each day.
The number of travelers is expected to increase over time if the system is successful.
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