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Rafah crossing to open 14 days after captives handover, source says

Al Mayadeen English   Source: Al Mayadeen    2025-01-17 20:15    Shares
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The Israeli occupation will withdraw from the Rafah border crossing just two weeks after the ceasefire deal is reached as it waits for its forces to withdraw from the Philadelphi corridor.

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Palestinians grab humanitarian aid from a truck as it crossed into the Gaza Strip in Rafah, Dec. 17, 2023 (AP)
Palestinians grab humanitarian aid from a truck as it crossed into the Gaza Strip in Rafah, Dec. 17, 2023 (AP)
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