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Palestinians on both sides of the crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which opened last week for the first time since 2024, were making their way to the border on Sunday in hopes of crossing, one of the main requirements for the U.
The Rafah border crossing reopened on Monday for limited movement of people but some described an exhausting journey through Israeli checkpoints.
Only 12 returnees were allowed to cross the newly reopened border with Egypt on the first day, far fewer than the expected number.
The first week of the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was marked by confusion, and logistical hurdles, according to Palestinians attempting to cross and multiple sources who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity.
A dozen Palestinian returnees were allowed into Gaza and a few medical evacuees exited to Egypt Monday after the long-awaited reopening of the Rafah border crossing was marred by delays.
On the first day Rafah reopened, it took more than 10 hours for a dozen Palestinian returnees and a small group of medical evacuees to cross in each direction.
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