Rafah border crossing will be allowed to open, say reports, after Hamas hands over remains of more hostages * Gaza ceasefire – live updates Israel will allow Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt to open and will not cut the amount of humanitarian aid entering the devastated Palestinian territory as threatened, Israel’s public broadcaster, Kan, has reported, after Hamas handed over more remains of hostages. The fragile ceasefire in Gaza had faced its first test when Israel said on Tuesday the flow of vital humanitarian assistance into Gaza would be cut by half and the crucial Rafah border crossing with Egypt would not open on Wednesday as planned, accusing Hamas of failing to comply with the deal agreed last week by delaying the return the bodies of hostages. Continue reading...

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