Why opening of the Rafah border crossing matters for Gaza

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened under strict controls, allowing limited daily movement of Palestinians but no goods, as part of the US-brokered ceasefire's second phase. Israel, Egypt, and the EU will oversee the crossing, with Israel controlling who enters and exits; initial crossings prioritize medical evacuees, but thousands face long waits. Uncertainty remains over when goods and humanitarian aid will be allowed through Rafah, impacting efforts to address severe shortages in Gaza.