Israel said on Sunday it had reopened the Rafah crossing connecting Gaza and Egypt but only in a limited capacity, allowing passage solely for Palestinian residents leaving the territory.
Cogat, the Israeli Defence Ministry body co-ordinating Palestinian civilian affairs, described the move as an "initial pilot phase" carried out with support from Egypt and the European Union Border Assistance Mission.
"In accordance with the ceasefire agreement and a directive of the political echelon, the Rafah crossing was opened today for the limited passage of residents only," Cogat said on Sunday.
"The actual passage of residents in both directions will begin upon completion of these preparations."
Lorries carrying portable toilets and humanitarian aid wait on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing into Gaza.
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