The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported this evening that Israel is ready to withdraw its forces from the Rafah crossing for political and military considerations.

The Broadcasting Corporation quoted Israeli security officials as saying, “If Egypt decides to restart the Rafah crossing, we will not oppose it, and we may be ready to withdraw our forces from it.”

The officials stated: “If we find someone ready to manage the crossing, we will work to open it completely.”

The broadcasting authority indicated that the Israeli security services are holding discussions to have European or American parties assume control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing.