The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the besieged Gaza Strip opened on Saturday morning, allowing the first wave of humanitarian aid to be delivered.
About 15 trucks carrying much-needed supplies, including food, water and medicine, were seen crossing into Gaza from the Egyptian side as of 10:13 a.m. local time, with more following suit.
The U.S. Embassy in Israel said it has received information that the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the besieged Gaza Strip will open on Saturday at 10 a.m. local time.
“If the border is opened, we do not know how long it will remain open for foreign citizens to depart Gaza,” the embassy said in a statement. “We anticipate that many people would attempt to cross should the border open, and U.S. citizens attempting to enter Egypt should expect a potentially chaotic and disorderly environment on both sides of the crossing.”
“The situation remains dynamic and fluid and the security environment is unpredictable,” the embassy added. “You should assess your personal safety and security before choosing to move toward the border or trying to cross.”