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Egypt Rejects Israeli Terms for Rafah Crossing Reopening

12/5/2025

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Egypt's State Information Service said there was no coordination with Israel on reopening the Rafah crossing.
The Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced plans for the crossing, including EU supervision and Israeli security checks.
Egypt deemed Israel's terms inappropriate.
The Red Cross is recovering hostages' remains.
Palestinian health authorities report over 350 deaths from Israeli strikes since the ceasefire.

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Egypt's State Information Service said there was no coordination with Israel on reopening the Rafah crossing.
The Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced plans for the crossing, including EU supervision and Israeli security checks.
Egypt deemed Israel's terms inappropriate.
The Red Cross is recovering hostages' remains.
Palestinian health authorities report over 350 deaths from Israeli strikes since the ceasefire.