The Rafah border crossing, which links the Gaza Strip with Egypt, reopened on Thursday for the first time since Israel closed it on Feb 28.
The crossing reopened "in both directions," allowing Palestinian patients to cross from Gaza to Egypt for medical treatment, as well as allowing those who had received medical treatment in Egypt to go back into the enclave, according to the Egyptian Red Crescent.
On the Egyptian side of the crossing, ambulances were lined up to receive Palestinians coming from the Strip.
The crossing closed on Feb 28 following Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran.
Israel announced on Sunday that the crossing would be temporarily opened on Wednesday to transfer individuals. However, a reason for the delay in reopening was not reported.
Rafah crossing opens for first time since February
Rafah crossing opens for first time since February
Rafah crossing opens for first time since February
China remains the most important part of Apple's supply chain, said the company's CEO Tim Cook on Friday.
Cook made the remarks ahead of his meeting with Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in Beijing.
"It remains the most important part of our supply chain," he said.
Cook said that the CCPIT has always been Apple's crucial partner.
"We're so happy to reengage and talk about moving forward and the opportunities in front of both of us," said Cook.
The CEO reaffirmed the importance of China and expressed willingness to visit China again in the future.
Cook embarked on his first visit to China this year, earlier this month, the latest of his many trips to the country in recent years, as a testament to Apple's close ties with the Chinese market.
His Beijing trip followed a visit to Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, earlier this week. Cook is expected to attend the China Development Forum 2026, scheduled to be held in Beijing on March 22-23.
China remains most important part of Apple's supply chain: Tim Cook
