Rafah border crossing begins operation with limited access

The Rafah land crossing began operating on Monday for the first time in more than one and a half years, as the first group of Palestinians awaited to enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt.

The crossing, the only channel linking Gaza with Egypt, was reopened in both directions on a limited and trial basis, said security sources at the crossing, without revealing details about the Palestinians traveling from the Gaza Strip to Egypt.

North Sinai hospitals will be the primary destination receiving wounded and ill Palestinians from the Strip, according to Egypt's state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV.

The Rafah crossing, Gaza's main gateway to the outside world, has been closed for more than a year and a half. Its reopening marks a crucial step following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which took effect on Oct 10, 2025.

Rafah border crossing begins operation with limited access

Rafah border crossing begins operation with limited access

Rafah border crossing begins operation with limited access

Heavy fog blanketed large parts of Dezhou City of east China's Shandong Province early on Monday morning, prompting widespread expressway closures.

The fog has reduced visibility to less than 200 meters in some areas and less than 50 meters locally.

In response, local traffic authorities imposed control measures on several expressways to ensure safety. Meanwhile, traffic police officers intensified patrols to prevent accidents.

The fog began to clear at 10:00 and the traffic control on expressways were lifted later.

Dense fog disrupts traffic in Shandong