Egyptian authorities open Rafah crossing for two days

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Egyptian authorities announced on Tuesday that the Rafah border crossing with Gaza Strip would be open in both directions on Wednesday and Thursday.The general department for crossings and borders in Gaza said in a terse statement that it was informed by the Egyptians that the crossing would be open for six hours starting 0900 am (local time) on 27 & 28/11.The border terminal has been working partially ever since the Egyptian army ousted president Mohammed Morsi last July. Thousands of people are stranded on both sides of the border./129