On Sunday, Israel and Egypt conducted a test reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza.

Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), which oversees humanitarian and civilian efforts in Gaza, said crossroads It will be open to the public starting Monday morning, but capacity will be limited, with about 150 people allowed through each day.

Those heading to the crossing will be picked up by buses and brought in in an organized manner, with everyone being screened by Israeli intelligence.

Israeli forces will provide security for the crossing in coordination with Egypt and under the supervision of the EU delegation.

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The Rafah crossing opened for trial operations on Sunday in coordination with Israel and Egypt. (force)

Gaza residents are only allowed to return from Egypt if they left Gaza during the war, and only after receiving prior security clearance from Israel.

“The Rafah crossing has been reopened for human traffic only. Today, pilot testing and evaluation of the crossing’s operations are underway,” COGAT said in a statement.

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“The two-way movement of residents into and out of Gaza is expected to begin tomorrow,” the statement continued.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the crossing was opened under President Trump’s peace plan. (Heimzak/GPO)

israeli prime minister Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael agreed to a “limited reopening” of the crossing under President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, his office said last week.

Israel announces limited reopening of Rafah crossing under Trump’s 20-point plan

“As part of President Trump’s 20-point plan, Israel has agreed to a limited reopening of the Rafah crossing to pedestrian traffic only, subject to Israel’s comprehensive inspection mechanism,” the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office wrote.

The prime minister’s office said the reopening was contingent on the return of all living hostages and Hamas’ “100 percent efforts” to find and return the remains of all deceased hostages.

The body of Ram Gweli, the last hostage in Gaza, was brought back to the country for burial on January 26, 2026. (Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters)

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this The remains of the last Israeli hostageStaff Sgt. Ran Gvili, was discovered by Israel and returned last week.

Fox News’ Greg Norman contributed to this report.