Palestinian officials said Egypt has opened its border crossing with the Gaza Strip, allowing hundreds of people to enter and leave the Hamas-run territory. Egypt has opened the Rafah crossing for two days beginning Saturday.
According to the AP, thousands of Egyptian citizens had been stuck in the Strip with the border sealed. Palestinian officials said they believe Egypt is opening the crossing as a goodwill gesture before the holy month of Ramadan which begins next week.
Meanwhile, in honor of Ramadan, Hamas freed 120 Palestinians detained in the Gaza Central Prison. During a press conference, Islam Shahwan, the spokesman of the Palestinian police, said that those released were nearing completion of their sentences.
However, the police spokesperson added that drug traffickers and murderers were not eligible.
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