Egypt Insists on Israeli Withdrawal for Rafah Crossing Reopening

Egypt demands Israel withdraw from the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing for it to operate again, following Israel's recent seizure of the crossing during its offensive in Rafah. Despite a positive meeting in Cairo with U.S. and Israeli officials, no agreement was reached. Egypt is open to European monitors overseeing the crossing's operation by Palestinian authorities. The reopening of Rafah is critical as humanitarian agencies warn of a looming famine in Gaza.