Palestinian officials say Egypt will reopen the Rafah border crossing with the besieged Gaza Strip on Thursday. The officials said they have been notified by Egyptian authorities that the crossing will remain open in one direction for three days. That’s to allow stranded people to return back to the Palestinian territory. Egyptian goods and aid will also be allowed into the Strip. Egypt closed the crossing on Monday, citing security reasons following recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza. Rafah is a lifeline for Gazans who have been under a crippling Israeli siege since 2007. But Cairo often takes unilateral decision to close the border point under Israeli pressure.