(MENAFN) Egypt opened the Rafah border crossing with Gaza for five days on Monday to allow for the passage of stranded people as well as humanitarian cases, officials said.
In detail, observers have highlighted that the opening of Rafah comes amid efforts by Egypt to improve the country's economic situation.
Egyptian President Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi reportedly ordered the passage between Egypt and the blockaded Gaza Strip to be accessible from Monday until Friday.
Hundreds of Gazans gathered at the crossing, which will allow through humanitarian cases, including students studying abroad, patients and visa holders.
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