Israel said it would open the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt to allow residents to exit the Palestinian territory “in the coming days”, although Egypt swiftly denied the claims.

Israeli military body COGAT claims Rafah will be opened in coordination with Egypt in coming days - Anadolu Ajansı

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