Director General of crossing border Mr. Maher Abu Sabha affirmed in a statement to website of ministry of interior MOI " Egyptian side informed them formally closure of Rafah crossing border on Monday in both directions because of current security situation in northern Sina" . Abu Sabha said travelling tomorrow - if the crossing had been opened - will be for same bus who were returned during the two days ago. He appealed the Egyptian public administration of the crossings for opening the Rafah crossing for all citizens without exception and wished security and stability for Egyptian people .
MOI : Egyptian authorities tell us officially about closure of Rafah Crossing Border until further notice
19 أغسطس/آب 2013 الساعة . 01:30 م بتوقيت القدس