A file photo of Rafah Crossing from the Palestinian side in Gaza before the Israeli army would destroy it in the way. Photo : AFP
According to Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, the Italian contingent has been authorised to restart its activities under the same conditions set when the mission was first deployed in January.
The pedestrian crossing is expected to reopen on the same day.
Crosetto added that Israel is "working to restore the logistical readiness of the crossing's infrastructure as quickly as possible," while around 600 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid are expected to enter Gaza daily through other crossings.
He noted that the EU mission's primary objective, as announced earlier this year, is to coordinate and facilitate the daily crossing of up to 300 wounded and sick individuals. "The passage will not be limited to critical medical cases," he added, "but will expand to include anyone wishing to cross, subject to mutual approval between Israel and Egypt."
The decision marks a key step in implementing the ceasefire agreement that Hamas and Israel signed on Wednesday in Sharm El-Sheikh.
EUBAM, which includes police officers from Italy, Spain, and France, is intended to serve as a neutral third-party presence, ensuring secure and transparent operations at the Rafah crossing—Gaza's primary gateway to the outside world.
The mission had been suspended in March as Israel resumed the war on Gaza following a short-lived ceasefire.
Under the current ceasefire deal, resuming the mission's duties and planned opening of the Rafah Border Crossing constitute early confidence-building measures.
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