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EU mission meant to oversee Rafah crossing has 24 staffers in region, hasn’t gotten start date
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
The upgraded Gazan side of the Rafah Crossing with Egypt, pictured on December 8, 2025. (Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel)
The European Union Border Assistance Mission, meant to oversee the Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza and Egypt, currently has 24 staffers in the region ready to start working, a European official tells The Times of Israel.
The crossing is expected to open in the coming days as part of the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza.
The EUBAM staff is split into two security and police teams. More members will be coming in the coming days.
The EU still has not received a date on which the crossing will reopen, says the official.
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