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In a significant development, Israel has announced that the Rafah Crossing, situated between Gaza and Egypt, will reopen on a limited and experimental basis on Sundays, allowing only pedestrian traffic. The primary objective of this move is to facilitate the transfer of severely ill and wounded Palestinians to Egypt for medical treatment.
According to reports from Arab media, the Israeli military authorities, under the direction of Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), have initiated the reopening of the Rafah Crossing as a part of a limited “pilot phase” under the supervision of Egypt and the European Union.
Although both sides will have access to the crossing, only pedestrian travel will be permitted. Notably, the Rafah Crossing is the only border crossing that connects Gaza to Egypt, and it has been closed since the Israeli military seized control of it in May 2024.
In a related development, the Gaza authorities estimate that around 22,000 severely ill and wounded Palestinians require immediate transfer abroad for medical treatment, while over 80,000 Palestinians who fled Gaza during the conflict are waiting to return.
According to a report by the international news agency Reuters, in the initial days, approximately 200 people, including patients and their families, will be allowed to travel to Egypt each day, while 50 Palestinians are expected to return to Gaza daily. Egyptian officials reported that at least 50 patients were transferred to Egypt on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza, with at least three Palestinians killed in separate drone attacks on Sunday, bringing the total number of Palestinian casualties to 511 since the conflict escalated in October, with 1,405 wounded.
In a separate development, Israel has threatened to expel the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF) from Gaza, which has sparked widespread concern from the United Nations and human rights organizations.
The United Nations estimates that Gaza requires at least 600 aid trucks daily, but the current situation has severely limited access to aid. In response to the humanitarian crisis, US President Trump made a public statement on social media after speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a separate development, US Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Wietkof, is set to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul on Friday, while US officials have stated that the governance of Gaza should be in the hands of Palestinians.
In other news, Iran has arrested four foreign nationals accused of involvement in recent unrest, while India’s defense budget has seen a 15% increase, reflecting the country’s ongoing military ambitions.
In a separate development, a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts, while a young programmer in China collapsed due to excessive work pressure.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has once again sparked concerns and debates about the potential risks of a technological singularity.
In a separate development, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Iran, Ali-Reza Enayati, has warned that some forces are seeking to destabilize the region and waste its resources.
In a separate development, US President Trump has stated that new documents released are proof of innocence, while a Chinese court has confirmed that suspects were linked to a militant group in Myanmar’s Kokang region.
In a separate development, a shocking incident has been reported in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, where a momo seller allegedly lured a seventh-grade student into giving away jewelry worth 85 lakhs.
In a separate development, women and Afghan refugees are facing increased risks following the introduction of a new law, according to a US publication.
In a separate development, a nine-year-old girl in India died just a few months after her love marriage, and gold prices have plummeted in global markets.
In a separate development, there are rumors of a potential change in the role of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, who may be transferred to the federal government.
In a separate development, the government of Pakistan has vowed to crack down on smuggling in the province of Balochistan, according to the Defense Minister.
In a separate development, Pakistani Federal Minister for Communications and Aviation, Amin Khan, has apologized to Senator Palwasha Khan of the People’s Party in the Senate.
In a separate development, US President Trump has made a public statement on social media after speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a separate development, Indian film
