The Rafah crossing will open “in the coming days” to let Gaza residents cross into Egypt, the Israeli military’s arm that oversees aid flows has said.

The coordination of government activities in the territories (COGAT) said the arrangement, which has Israeli security clearance, will be coordinated with Egypt under the supervision of the European Union mission, similar to the mechanism that operated in January 2025.

“In accordance with the ceasefire agreement and a directive of the political echelon, the Rafah Crossing will open in the coming days exclusively for the exit of residents from the Gaza Strip to Egypt,” a COGAT statement said.

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