Egypt opens Rafah crossing for third day.
Gaza – Ma’an – Egyptian authorities opened the Rafah crossing into Gaza for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, Gaza Ministry of Interior spokesman Ihab Al-Ghussein said.Al-Ghussein said the Ministry had coordinated with Egyptian authorities to allow the transit of holders of international passports, students, patients and other travelers who have arranged their passage with Egypt.
The crossing is expected to remain open on Wednesday.
Five buses taking those with international passports in addition to six buses with all other passengers entered Egypt on Tuesday, Al-Ghussein said. (picture) Approximately 937 passengers traveled to Egypt while 166 entered Gaza via the Rafah crossing, the spokesman added.
According to the Gaza Ministry of Interior, the number of Palestinians who have registered to enter Egypt via Rafah reached 7,000 of which 600 are patients.
On Tuesday afternoon, a convoy led by British MP George Galloway carrying medical and humanitarian aid is expected to reach the Rafah crossing and enter Gaza.
