UK says Gaza’s Rafah crossing likely to open for foreign nationals

LONDON: The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza is expected to open on Wednesday, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said in a post on X.

“The Rafah crossing is likely to open today for a first group of foreign nationals,” he said.

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“UK teams are ready to assist British nationals as soon as they are able to leave. It’s vital that lifesaving humanitarian aid can enter Gaza as quickly as possible.”