ALBAWABA- The Hebrew Broadcasting Authority has reported a preliminary agreement between Egypt and Israel to reopen the Rafah crossing to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. This development follows Israel's recent control of the Philadelphia Corridor, the sole crossing connecting Egypt with Gaza.
The Israeli seizure of the Rafah crossing has placed entry and exit between Gaza and Egypt under joint Egyptian-Israeli control. This move is significant as it directly affects the flow of aid and the movement of people in the region.
US Secretary of State confirmed that a trilateral meeting involving the US, Egypt, and Israel is scheduled for next week in Cairo. The meeting aims to coordinate the management of the Rafah crossing and streamline the process of delivering assistance to Gaza.
These discussions come in the wake of intensified military operations by Israeli forces along the Egyptian border in Rafah, which resulted in the deaths of two Egyptian soldiers.
Many observers view these actions as a direct challenge to the Egyptian regime and a potential threat to the Egypt-Israel peace agreement established in 1978.
This agreement and upcoming talks underscore the delicate balance of power and the critical need for cooperation to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while maintaining regional stability.
