Pickup truck and minibus collide near city of Ismailia; Palestinians were reportedly heading for Rafah border crossing with Gaza Strip

Experts say terror group derives as much as $30 million a month from taxes on fuel and tobacco entering via Rafah crossing, while international aid covers Gaza's basic needs

380-kilometer road trip from Rafah to Cairo passes through sweltering deserts of the Sinai peninsula, where the Egyptian army imposes checkpoints and nighttime curfews

After reportedly courting defense minister for months, opposition leader goes on offensive, though Blue and White chair brushes off criticism as meaningless

Egyptian leader tells PM calm between Israel and the Palestinians must be preserved; Iran also discussed, as well improving bilateral relations, says Israeli official

Closure of Rafah gateway came after violent border riots over weekend; IDF announces entry into Strip of further materials for international aid projects

Cairo tells Hamas crossing will be closed from Monday, in seeming expression of anger over border riot that set back Egyptian-moderated ceasefire talks with Israel

Sole pedestrian passageway between Egypt and Gaza, previously active only 3 or 4 days a week, to stay open as Hamas and Fatah hold talks in Cairo

Gaza residents holding Egyptian passports and foreign passports, as well as patients seeking treatment abroad, are permitted to exit the enclave via Rafah terminal

Rafah terminal to be open for 4 days, allowing hundreds of Palestinians to enter Strip; those returning required to quarantine for 21 days