Every year, Palestinian media and the Palestinian Authority claim that when Israel closes its crossings during Jewish holidays, it is just a "pretense" for hurting Palestinians and a racist decision.
The Egyptian authorities decided to close the Rafah land crossing Thursday, October 5, 2023, on the occasion of the 6th of October anniversary among the Egyptian brothers.The General Authority for Crossings and Borders said that Thursday, October 5, 2023 is an official holiday on the occasion of the 6th of October anniversary among our Egyptian brothers, and therefore the Rafah land and commercial crossings will be closed in both directions.