Source: Government of Egypt
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Egyptian authorities continued to open Rafah crossing on the Egyptian-Palestinian borders for the sixth month in a row to allow access of Palestinians and humanitarian aid in accordance with President Hosni Mubarak's directives to alleviate the Gaza Strip siege.
A reliable source at Rafah crossing said the stranded travellers are flocking to the terminal and measures of their passage are under way.
Rafah crossing was first opened in June before stranded Palestinians and humanitarian assistance.
As many as 107,461 persons crossed the terminal since its opening. Also, about 880 tons of humanitarian assistance was allowed via Rafah crossing.