The Taba Crossing into Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, which was closed last week, will remain shut to Israelis, the Counter-Terrorism Bureau says in an announcement.
Before the Passover holiday last Monday, the Transportation Ministry shut down the Taba Crossing — also known as the Menachem Begin Crossing — to Israelis hoping to enter Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, citing fears of an imminent terror attack by the Islamic State terror group.
The crossing was due to reopen today, but in light of a “situational assessment,” the Counter-Terrorism Bureau is opting to keep it closed for Israeli travelers.
Israelis visiting Sinai can still use the crossing to return to Israel and are encouraged to do so. Foreign nationals can cross into Egypt freely.
“The decision will be revisited continuously in the next few days, in accordance with the situation,” the Counter-Terrorism Bureau says in its statement.
— Judah Ari Gross
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