Israel reopens Egypt crossing for first time since pandemic

From Tuesday through April 12, 300 Israelis will be allowed through Taba on the Red Sea each day.

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30 March, 2021

Egypt's Sinai peninsula is a popular vacation spot for Israelis [Getty]

Israel on Tuesday reopened the Taba border post with Egypt that had been closed throughout the pandemic, allowing limited numbers to cross to the Sinai peninsula for Passover holidays.

The move was the latest step towards normalcy for Israel, which has fully vaccinated more than half of its roughly 9.3 million residents against coronavirus, the world's fastest per capita pace.

From Tuesday through April 12, 300 Israelis will be allowed through Taba on the Red Sea each day.

To cross, individuals must be inoculated or have recovered from Covid-19. A negative laboratory test is also required in both directions.

Read also: Palestinians in East Jerusalem face further vaccine delays after Israeli health services dispute

Egypt's Sinai peninsula is a popular vacation spot for Israelis, especially during the Passover break which began over the weekend, but the pandemic has forced Taba's closure since March 2020.

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