Gaza’s only border crossing with Egypt reopened partially on Monday morning after Israel closed it nearly two years ago, according to an Israeli security official, allowing a small number of Palestinians to enter and leave the war-torn enclave.

Israel was expected to reopen the border between ‌Gaza ​and Egypt on Monday for people on ‌foot, a move that would allow Palestinians to leave the enclave and let back in those who ​want to return aft...

The crossing is adjacent to the city of Rafah, once home to a quarter million people but now completely demolished and depopulated by Israeli forces.