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Palestinians in Gaza watchecd with hope and impatience Sunday as workers laid the groundwork to reopen the territory’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt, its lifeline to the world. Israel says the crossing is scheduled to resume Monday as its ceasefire with Hamas moves ahead.
Israel said the crossing had opened in a test, and the Israeli military agency that controls aid to Gaza said residents could begin crossing Monday. But only a small number of people can cross at first.
Israel’s announcement came a day after Israeli strikes killed at least 301 Palestines including several children, according to hospital officials, one of the highest death tolls since the ceasefire began on October 10. Israel had accused Hamas of new truce violations.
