The Palestinian Authority and the European Union (EU) have agreed to operate the Rafah Crossing in February, with the EU deploying a border assistance mission to oversee security measures. The crossing will be reopened to allow Palestinians, mainly wounded individuals and their escorts, to leave Gaza daily. The EU force is seen as a reliable body to prevent terrorists and weapons from passing through the crossing, according to officials. The PA will provide mission personnel, while the IDF will secure the crossing. Palestinians will undergo security checks before entering Egypt.