Egypt Stands Firm Against Israeli Presence at Rafah Border

Egypt has clearly stated its rejection of an Israeli presence at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry emphasized the need for a Palestinian administration to operate the crossing during a press conference in Madrid.

Egypt is clear on rejecting an Israeli presence at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Monday.

"It is difficult for the Rafah crossing to continue operating without a Palestinian administration," he said in a press conference with his Spanish counterpart in Madrid.