The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt opened on Wednesday to allow a number of seriously injured people and foreign nationals to leave Gaza for the first time since the war began on 7 October.

The crossing has been open and shut frequently over the years. Why is it so contentious for Egypt? And where does Egypt stand in the IsraelPalestinian conflict?

The BBC's Amal Saeed in Cairo explains.

Produced and edited by Ellen Tsang.
Filmed by Mohamed Kamel

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