Khaberni - Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, today, Friday, announced the scheduled date for reopening the Rafah land crossing between Egypt and Gaza.
The European Union mission at the Rafah crossing will resume its duties following the ceasefire in the region, and the crossing designated for individuals is scheduled to reopen on October 14 of this month, as announced by Italy on Friday.
The purpose of deploying the European Union Border Assistance Mission is to ensure the presence of a neutral third party at this main crossing, including police elements from Italy, Spain, and France.
The mission was deployed last January at the start of the truce, but its operations were suspended in March with the resumption of the war by Israel.
Crosetto said in a statement that he allowed the resumption of Italian operations within the European Union mission to reopen the crossing under the same conditions that were in place in January.
This comes following the enforcement of the ceasefire in Gaza at noon on Friday, after Israel agreed to the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to stop the war in Gaza.
Crosetto said: "On October 14, 2025, and in accordance with the Trump agreement, the Rafah crossing will be opened alternately in both directions: exit towards Egypt and entry towards Gaza, in coordination with the European Union and the relevant parties."
He noted that Israel "is working on restoring the logistical readiness of the infrastructure of the crossing as quickly as possible."
Crosetto added that "about 600 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid will enter Gaza daily from other crossings (not Rafah)."
In January, the European Union announced that the main goal of the mission is to coordinate and facilitate the daily transit of up to 300 wounded and sick individuals.
Crosetto said on Friday: "The passage of individuals will not be limited to serious medical cases only; it will be expanded to include anyone who wishes to do so (subject to mutual approval between Israel and Egypt)."
The European Union established the civilian mission in 2005 to assist in monitoring the Rafah crossing.
