Egypt Tuesday re-opened for the first time in months Rafah, the only exit point for Palestinians in the enclaved territory of Gaza, closed since March owing to covid-19 pandemic. The border crossing will remain open for three days, according to the Interior Ministry. “Egyptian authorities opened the crossing exceptionally after a five-month closure.”Gaza residents holding foreign passports and those seeking medical treatment abroad will be allowed to travel through the crossing. The interior ministry is also prepared for the reception of the Palestinians returning to Gaza from abroad. The enclave sealed by Israel and Egypt has reported 81 cases of coronavirus, with only one death.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 12, 2020 13:41 UTC