Egyptian promises to reopen Rafah before Eid al-Fitr

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Maher Abu Sabha, general director of crossings and borders in Gaza, quoted Egyptian official sources as saying that the land port will be opened in both directions before Eid al-Fitr.There is no official confirmation yet of the crossing opening, Abu Sabha told PIC. Egypt may open the border on Tuesday, he added.He explained that, since the closure of the Rafah crossing, around 30 to 35 thousands passengers have been banned from traveling.Around 3,700 Gazans returned to the coastal enclave on Friday after being stranded in Egypt while the Rafah crossing was closed, the Gaza official said.The border crossing was closed on Sunday following an armed attack in the Sinai in which 16 Egyptian soldiers were killed./129