The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has reopened today "on a trial basis,"  Israel said. The crossing had been nearly completely closed for over two years. According to COGAT, the Israeli military unit responsible for civilian administration in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the crossing is being prepared ahead of more extensive operation as part of the second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas . Palestinian residents

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