00:00The Rafah Crossing, Gaza's main gateway, will reopen on Wednesday for limited movement of people in both directions.
00:08The crossing was closed at the start of the Iran war, with its reopening offering some relief to Palestinians
00:14seeking to leave Gaza for medical treatment or return after fleeing the fighting.
00:20Officials say movement through the crossing will be coordinated with Egypt and will need prior approval from Israeli authorities.
00:27The Rafah Crossing is the only route in and out of Gaza that does not pass directly through Israel,
00:35making it a critical lifeline for Palestinians in Gaza.
00:38The crossing had previously reopened in early February after being largely shut since May 2024
00:44during the early months of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
00:49Another crossing between Gaza and Israel, Kerem Shalom, was recently reopened on March 3
00:54to allow humanitarian aid into the territory after also being closed when the Iran war began.
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