Egypt rejects any agreement with Israel regarding the opening of the Rafah border crossing, limited only to the exit of residents from the Gaza Strip.

The Egyptian authorities emphasize that if an agreement is reached, it will allow transit in both directions, according to Donald Trump's plan. Israel has announced that residents of Gaza can leave the Palestinian territory towards Egypt in the coming days, but Egypt insists on the necessity of a bilateral agreement. The crossing point was temporarily reopened in the past, but has been controlled by the Israeli army since May 2024, which claims it was being used for terrorist purposes. Access through Egypt is essential for humanitarian aid and for the residents of Gaza, who are facing a difficult situation due to the Israeli blockade.