Israel will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas, denying reports that the Palestinian Authority would control the crossing. European Union monitors will supervise the crossing, which will be surrounded by Israeli troops. Israel will approve the movement of all people and goods through the crossing. The U.N. humanitarian coordinator in Gaza says trucks of aid are arriving and no major looting has been reported, with nearly 900 trucks of aid entering Gaza on the third day of the ceasefire. Palestinians are looking ahead with hope and expressing the need for humanitarian assistance, as well as the desire to go home, work, and earn money.