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EU restarts Rafah border crossing mission, says EU foreign policy chief Kallas

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Posted on January 31, 2025

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union has restarted its civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday. 

EU restarts Rafah border crossing mission, says EU foreign policy chief Kallas

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union has restarted its civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday. 

"The EU’s civilian border mission deploys today to the Rafah Crossing at the request of the Palestinians and the Israelis. It will support Palestinian border personnel and allow the transfer of individuals out of Gaza, including those who need medical care", she said on social media platform X.

(Reporting by Lili Bayer, Writing by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by GV De Clercq)

Key Takeaways

  • The EU has restarted its mission at the Rafah border crossing.
  • The mission supports Palestinian border personnel.
  • The crossing allows individuals to exit Gaza for medical care.
  • The mission was requested by both Palestinians and Israelis.
  • Kaja Kallas announced the mission's restart on social media.

Frequently Asked Questions

What has the EU restarted at the Rafah border crossing?
The European Union has restarted its civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah.
Who requested the EU's civilian border mission?
The mission was requested by both the Palestinians and the Israelis.
What is the role of the EU’s civilian border mission?
The mission will support Palestinian border personnel and facilitate the transfer of individuals across the border.

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