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Palestinian Authority says it is ready to operate Rafah crossing

The Palestinian Authority said on Wednesday it is prepared to operate a key crossing for aid between Egypt and Gaza.

"Now we are ready to engage again, and we have notified all parties that we are ready to operate the Rafah crossing," said Mohammad Shtayyeh, special envoy to president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas.

A man near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip on 6 August 2025 (Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh)
A man near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip on 6 August 2025 (Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh)