Davos, Jan. 22 -- Gaza's border crossing with Egypt will reopen next week, Palestinian official Ali Shaath announced. The crossing had been largely closed during the Israel-Hamas war. Shaath made the announcement via video at a Davos event hosted by US President Donald Trump.

The reopening is a key element of the ceasefire brokered by Trump in October. Shaath said the Rafah crossing is "more than a gate; it is a lifeline and symbol of opportunity" for Palestinians. He added that the move signals Gaza is no longer closed to the future or to conflict.

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