![MIDEAST-GAZA-CROSSING-OPEN](136957051_15181350638451n.jpg)
Palestinians wait for travel permits to cross into Egypt through Rafah Crossing, in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis on Feb. 8, 2018. The Egyptian authorities announced on Wednesday the opening of the Rafah Crossing with the Gaza Strip in both directions for three days, according to the Palestinian embassy in Cairo. (Xinhua/Khaled Omar)