On Monday, the Hamas movement announced the reopening of the Rafah crossing, which connects the Gaza Strip with Egypt, to allow the evacuation of foreigners and dual nationals stranded in Gaza, which has been subjected to Israeli bombing since October 7, according to Agence France-Presse.

The crossing was opened for 3 days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) last week, to allow the evacuation of dozens of injured Palestinians and hundreds of foreign passport holders, before it was closed on Saturday and Sunday, due to a dispute over the crossing of ambulances.

An official Egyptian source told the Arab World News Agency that preparations are underway for the Rafah crossing to receive 30 injured people from Gaza today, Monday, after a three-day suspension, indicating that the crossing will also receive a new batch of dual nationals today. The source confirmed that 30 injured Palestinians are scheduled to arrive at the Rafah crossing from Al-Shifa Hospital in Red Cross ambulances, after providing safe passage for these cars.

He added that preparations are now being made at the crossing to receive these cases scheduled to arrive under the full supervision of the International Committee of the Red Cross. An Egyptian security source told the Arab World News Agency yesterday that Egypt decided to suspend the exit of foreigners and those holding dual nationalities from the Rafah crossing, until safe passage is provided for ambulances carrying injured Palestinians.

The source added that there are ongoing negotiations with the Israeli side, with the participation of international parties, regarding providing safe passage for ambulances and ensuring that they are not bombed.