Around 50 people a day will initially be allowed to cross in each direction, officials say. But movements will be subject to ...

Once the primary gateway to the rest of the world for Palestinians in Gaza, the crossing is now considered a lifeline for the tens of thousands in need of treatment outside the enclave.

The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt is reopening after nearly a year of closures. This will allow residents to leave for medical care or return to homes and families in the territory.

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt was busy with activity Sunday as Israel said that limited travel to and from the ...