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Rafah Border Crossing
Trucks are seen at the gate of the Kerem Shalom crossing, the main passage point for goods entering Gaza, in the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah, on July 17, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB)
July 17, 2018, 8:41 pm
Rights groups urge halt to ‘collective punishment’ at Gaza goods crossing
12 organizations call on Israel to resume regular operations at Kerem Shalom, labeling the recent restrictions, imposed after rocket barrage, 'dangerous, irresponsible'
By TOI staff
Palestinian security forces loyal to the Palestinian Authority stand at the gate of the Kerem Shalom crossing, the main passage point for goods entering Gaza, in the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah, on July 9, 2018.(AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB)
July 17, 2018, 1:30 am
Hamas warns Israel of ‘dangerous consequences’ over Gaza crossing closure
Terror group's threat comes as Egypt also shutters Rafah crossing on Tuesday in both directions without explanation
By TOI staff and Adam Rasgon
Security forces loyal to the Palestinian Authority stand at the gate of the Kerem Shalom crossing, the main passage point for goods entering the Gaza Strip from Israel, in the southern Gaza town of Rafah, on July 9, 2018. (AFP Photo/Said Khatib)
July 14, 2018, 3:13 am
Truce or war: Hamas’s bipolar rule in Gaza
As terror group blames Israel for humanitarian conditions in Strip, it continues to pour money into its military activities and profit off Gazans
By Avi Issacharoff
This file photo taken on November 1, 2017, shows portraits of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and PA President Mahmoud Abbas hanging at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. (AFP Photo/Said Khatib)
June 19, 2018, 2:27 pm
In rare move, Egypt said to keep Gaza crossing open for 2 more months
Rafah crossing was open for month of Ramadan and now reportedly will stay open throughout summer for humanitarian reasons
By Michael Bachner
Palestinians wait to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip, on August 16, 2017. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
May 18, 2018, 3:16 am
Egypt to keep Rafah crossing with Gaza open until end of Ramadan
Move will mark longest period border stays open in years; Sissi says move meant to ease burdens on Palestinians
By TOI staff and Agencies
Palestinians bid farewell as they prepare to travel into Egypt after the Rafah border crossing was opened for three days for humanitarian cases, in the southern Gaza Strip April 12, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / SAID KHATIB)
April 12, 2018, 3:42 pm
Egypt opens Gaza border ahead of new protests against Israel
Rafah crossing to stay open for humanitarian cases until Saturday, while Palestinians prepare for third week of Hamas-led 'March of Return' demonstrations
By AFP and TOI staff
Palestinians wait for travel permits to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing after it was opened by Egyptian authorities for humanitarian cases, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on March 23, 2018. (AFP/Mohammed Abed)
March 23, 2018, 2:55 pm
Egypt opens Gaza border for two days
Palestinian embassy in Cairo says humanitarian cases to cross from coastal enclave into Sinai for only third time this year
By AFP
Palestinians wait to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip, on August 16, 2017. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
February 23, 2018, 6:36 pm
Egypt, Hamas agree on lifting of Gaza border restrictions — report
Alleged deal to ease flow of goods into Strip comes amid increased warnings that deteriorating conditions in the enclave could spark a war
By TOI staff and AP
A view of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, under the control of the Palestinian Authority, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 18, 2017. (AFP/Said Khatib)
February 12, 2018, 8:45 pm
Palestinians appeal to Sissi to re-open Gaza crossing
Factions also call on president to order Egyptian army to stop harassing and humiliating Palestinian passengers at military checkpoints in Sinai
By Khaled Abu Toameh
Palestinians wait to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip, on August 16, 2017. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
February 7, 2018, 6:14 pm
Egypt opens border gate into Gaza Strip for three days
Rafah crossing has not been opened since the beginning of the year; thousands on list waiting to get out, but not all will
By Khaled Abu Toameh
A truck loaded with supplies enters the Gaza Strip from Israel through the Kerem Shalom Crossing on November 1, 2017. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
December 17, 2017, 2:55 pm
Second Gaza crossing reopens after closure over rocket fire
IDF says Kerem Shalom Crossing, used for transporting goods, operating normally; Erez Crossing for pedestrians reopened Friday
By Judah Ari Gross
A Palestinian woman and child bid farewell through the window of a bus in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza strip on December 16, 2017, prior to their departure for the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. (AFP Photo/Said Khatib)
December 16, 2017, 4:17 pm
Egypt opens Gaza border for four days
Entry into Gaza allowed, but only humanitarian cases can leave; some 20,000 Gazans are seeking to exit
By AFP and TOI staff
A view of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, under the control of the Palestinian Authority, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 18, 2017. (AFP/Said Khatib)
November 25, 2017, 9:50 am
Gaza-Egypt border to remain closed after Sinai mosque massacre
Scheduled reopening of Rafah crossing delayed in wake of terrorists' bomb and shooting attack that killed at least 305
By AFP
A view of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, under the control of the Palestinian Authority, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 18, 2017. (AFP/Said Khatib)
November 24, 2017, 10:08 pm
Gaza’s Egypt border to stay shut after Sinai massacre
Rafah crossing had been due to reopen on Saturday for three days, but will now remain closed until further notice
By AFP
A view of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, under the control of the Palestinian Authority, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 18, 2017. (AFP/Said Khatib)
November 18, 2017, 11:08 am
In first since 2007, Gaza’s border with Egypt opens under PA control
Cairo opens Rafah crossing for three days on a humanitarian basis, though schedule for permanent use unclear
By AP and TOI staff
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