Official announcements from the U.S. State Department, Israeli government, Palestinian Authority, and Egypt

U.S., Israel, Palestinian Authority Hold Secret Talks on Rafah Crossing as Part of Hostage, Ceasefire Deal

Jul 17, 2024, 07:05 PM

The U.S., Israel, and the Palestinian Authority held secret talks last week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza. This was the first time since October 7 that officials from these entities met together to discuss post-war plans for Gaza. The discussions are part of a broader hostage and ceasefire deal. U.S. officials believe reopening the Rafah crossing could be a significant step towards stabilizing the region.