Humanitarian Flow: Thousands Cross from Gaza to Egypt

Approximately 3,500 individuals, including over 2,000 requiring medical assistance, have crossed into Egypt from the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing. The European Union resumed its border monitoring mission on January 31, following a closure to human traffic since May.

In a significant humanitarian movement, around 3,500 individuals, with over 2,000 urgently needing medical care, have made their way from the Gaza Strip into Egypt via the Rafah border crossing, according to Kaja Kallas, the European Union's foreign policy chief, who addressed the U.N. Security Council.

The Rafah crossing serves as a vital passageway for Palestinians wanting to enter or exit the territory. The European Union reactivated its civilian mission to monitor this crossing on January 31, after it remained closed to human traffic for several months since May.

The reopening of the Rafah crossing marks a critical turn in addressing both humanitarian and diplomatic needs in the region, underscoring the EU's commitment to facilitating movement in this volatile area.

(With inputs from agencies.)