The head of Gaza’s interim government has raised hopes that the Rafah border crossing with Egypt could open within days − boosting peace and recovery efforts after Israel’s destructive war.
Ali Shaath, who leads the new Palestinian committee taking charge of Gaza’s affairs, said the crossing would open “in both directions” next week without specifying a day. In an ideal but less likely scenario, that could allow more aid to enter Gaza, and Palestinians to leave the strip if they wish.
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