She added, via the ‘X’ platform, that Israeli authorities continue to prevent the entry of any supplies into Gaza for more than seven months, despite the ceasefire agreement, hindering relief efforts.
The Israeli army confirmed today, Thursday, that ‘the date for opening the Rafah crossing for individual movement will be announced at a later stage.’
In a statement, the Israeli army said, ‘Preparations for opening for individuals are ongoing in coordination with Egypt,’ noting that ‘humanitarian aid to Gaza will not pass through the crossing.’
The statement added that ‘the continued entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip is through the Kerem Shalom crossing and additional crossings.’
Israeli media reported yesterday, Wednesday, that there is an agreement between the political and security authorities in Tel Aviv for a local force from Gaza to operate the Rafah crossing on the Palestinian side.
Officials in the Palestinian Authority explained to the channel that the elements of the force that will implement the operation mechanism at the Rafah crossing are loyal to the Palestinian Authority and its President Mahmoud Abbas.
A senior official in the Palestinian Authority confirmed that this force is stationed and ready to move at any moment to execute the mission, while the channel on its website pointed out that ‘the Rafah crossing on the Palestinian side will not open without final Israeli approval.’
