BREAKING NEWS

For the first time in a decade, Rafah crossing is manned by PA security

By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV

NOVEMBER 18, 2017 11:06

For the first time in ten years, the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is manned by security forces loyal to the national unity government of the Palestinian Authority.

On Saturday morning Egypt opened that border crossing for a three day period to allow students, valid visa holders and the sick to enter Egypt. Hundreds of Palestinian security officials, clad in the uniforms of the PA, greeted those leaving Gaza.

General Majid Faraj, head of the Palestinian Security Services, visited the Gaza strip on Friday and met with Hamas leaders, including Hamas military leader Yahya Sinwar, to coordinate the border crossing opening and manning.

Philippines Marcos says threat of assassination 'troubling'

By REUTERS

11/25/2024 07:15 AM

Russia says it downs seven Ukrainian missiles over Kursk region

By REUTERS

11/25/2024 06:16 AM

Uruguay's center-left secures presidential victory with 49%

By REUTERS

11/25/2024 05:31 AM

Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children

By REUTERS

11/25/2024 04:58 AM