Tel Aviv, Jan. 30 -- In line with the ceasefire agreement, Israel will reopen the Rafah Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt for pedestrian movement in both directions on Sunday, the Defense Ministry's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced.

Detailing how the crossings will function, COGAT said, "Exit from and entry into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Crossing will be permitted in coordination with Egypt, following prior security clearance of individuals by Israel, and under the supervision of the European Union mission, similar to the mechanism implemented in January 2025."

Clarifying return protocols, COGAT added, "The return of residents from Egypt to the Gaza Strip will be permitted, in coordina...