Rafah Crossing to re-open Friday, terrorists among those to leave
The border crossing is being opened earlier than expected due to the release of hostages on Thursday, which was not originally in the agreement.
Egyptian security forces stand guard at the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip August 30, 2008. Egypt opened its border crossing with the Gaza Strip on Saturday, allowing hundreds of people to leave the Hamas-controlled territory, Palestinian officials said.(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMMED SALEM)Updated: