Egypt-Israel Relations
Egypt on Wednesday rejected Israeli claims of an agreement to reopen the Rafah crossing in one direction, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza. Diaa Rashwan, head of the State Information Service, stressed Egypt's clear stance since the crisis began, opposing any forced or voluntary displacement of Palestinians. The remarks responded to an Israeli announcement of plans to reopen the crossing soon.
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Egyptian machinery and equipment entered the Gaza Strip early Sunday through the Rafah crossing to aid in searching for the remains of Israeli detainees buried under rubble. This marked the first such on-ground operation since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect. Meanwhile, Palestinian factions accused Israel of repeated truce violations.