After months of closure, Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt has reopened, raising hopes for those seeking medical treatment and family reunions. Yet delays, strict checks, and limited approvals have meant that only a handful of Palestinians have crossed so far,

Three women who entered Gaza on the first day of the reopening told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Israeli troops blindfolded and handcuffed them, then interrogated and threatened them, holding them for several hours and inflicting what they said was humiliating treatment until they were released.

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt is showing signs of activity as Israel says limited travel to and from the territory is expected to resume Monday after years of near-complete isolation.