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Egypt to open Rafah crossing from Saturday to Tuesday


Fri 03 Aug 2018 | 05:15 PM
Hassan El-Khawaga

CAIRO, Aug 3 (SEE) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi directed on Friday officials to open Rafah Border Crossing to Palestinian pilgrims in Gaza Strip from Saturday to Tuesday.

Over 3,000 Palestinian pilgrims are waiting for crossing to Cairo International Airport on their way to perform Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

The humanitarian move comes within a framework of easing suffering of the Palestinians in the enclave.