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Rafah Border Crossing

Rafah Border Crossing

معبر رفح
Rafah Crossing Point
Coordinates31°14′55″N 34°15′33″E / 31.24858°N 34.25923°E / 31.24858; 34.25923
CrossesGaza–Egypt border
LocaleEgypt Rafah, Egypt
State of Palestine Rafah, Palestine
Maintained byIsrael IAA (until 2005)
European Union EUBAM (2005–2007)
Egypt Border Guard Corps
 Israel Defense Forces (current control)[1]
Location
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The Rafah Border Crossing (Arabic: معبر رفح, romanizedMa`bar Rafaḥ) or Rafah Crossing Point is the sole crossing point between Egypt and Palestine's Gaza Strip. It is located on the Egypt–Palestine border. Under a 2007 agreement between Egypt and Israel, Egypt controls the crossing but imports through the Rafah crossing require Israeli approval.[2][3]

  1. ^ Magdy, Samy; Lidman, Melanie; Keath, Lee (2024-05-07). "Israel seizes Gaza's vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn't the full invasion many fear". Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  2. ^ "Rafah border crossing: could Egypt open it to fleeing Palestinians? | Israel-Hamas war | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  3. ^ Sumeda (2023-10-21). "Israel-Hamas war: The significance of Rafah border and why its reopening matters to Egypt | Explained". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-12-05. It is the only border not directly controlled by Israel, but the approval of Israeli authorities is still required for supplies to enter Gaza from Egypt.

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