On Sunday after Egyptian authorities closed the Rafah Border Terminal on the Gaza Strip without any prior notice and without providing any explanation for the move. The terminal was re-opened late Monday morning.
Security sources in Gaza stated that Egypt closed the terminal approximately at 2 in the afternoon Sunday after allowing five trucks into the coastal region; eight more trucks were preparing to enter Gaza but remained the Egyptian side of the terminal after Egypt decided to shut it down.
The terminal has been closed repeatedly in recent weeks in the lead up to Egyptian elections for parliament and president.
Egyptian media sources reported that Egypt boosted its security measures in Al-Arish area and in Sinai, and also closed the As-Salaam Bridge. more
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