00:00Palestinians have started to re-enter the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt
00:06after it reopened for the movement of people.
00:09The crossing has largely been closed since May 2024 when the Palestinian site was captured by Israeli forces.
00:16The reopening is limited and restricted, with Israel requiring security checks.
00:22Only dozens of people will be able to cross in both directions each day.
00:26Humanitarian aid and commercial goods will still not be allowed through.
00:31Rafah is Gaza's only border crossing that does not lead into Israel
00:35and serves as a vital lifeline for humanitarian aid and medical evacuations.
00:41Long-delayed reopening is a key part of the first stage of US President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan
00:47between Israel and Hamas, which began in Oktober.
00:50Around 20,000 sick and wounded Palestinians are waiting to leave Gaza for treatment.
00:57Israeli officials say only 50 patients, each accompanied by two relatives,
01:02will be allowed to exit daily.
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