Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been largely closed since May 2024.
Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of “It Was Just an Accident,” was one of several people detained after signing a letter objecting to the crackdown on protests.
The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt has reopened. The move will allow residents to leave for medical care or return to homes and families in the territory.
As President Trump warns that “we have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now,” our national security correspondent David E. Sanger breaks down what to know.
The move, which comes after the killing of protesters, brings the European Union in line with the United States and Canada.
U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.
A draft resolution revealed some of the plans for the new international body, which met for the first time last week amid criticism from some U.S. allies.
Iran and its militia allies say they will respond aggressively in the region if attacked. A U.S. aircraft carrier and warships are approaching the region.
The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.
The Rafah crossing will open at the end of Israel’s search for the remains of the last captive in Gaza.