
Two men ride on a motorcycle near the closed Rafah border crossing, southern Gaza Strip on 27 May 2011. The Egyptian government said that starting 28 May the Rafah border crossing would be open daily from 9 am to 5 pm (0700 to 1500 GMT), except for Fridays and holidays. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

A car drives near the closed Rafah border crossing, southern Gaza Strip on 27 May 2011. The Egyptian government said that starting 28 May the Rafah border crossing would be open daily from 9 am to 5 pm (0700 to 1500 GMT), except for Fridays and holidays. Gazans on 26 May welcomed Egypt‘s decision to permanently open its border with the Gaza Strip, saying they felt a door was open to what had often felt like a 'huge prison.' EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Palestinians walk in front of the closed Rafah border crossing, southern Gaza Strip on 27 May 2011. The Egyptian government said that starting 28 May the Rafah border crossing would be open daily from 9 am to 5 pm (0700 to 1500 GMT), except for Fridays and holidays. Gazans on 26 May welcomed Egypt‘s decision to permanently open its border with the Gaza Strip, saying they felt a door was open to what had often felt like a 'huge prison.' EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

A motorcyclist rides near the closed Rafah border crossing, southern Gaza Strip on 27 May 2011. The Egyptian government said that starting 28 May the Rafah border crossing would be open daily from 9 am to 5 pm (0700 to 1500 GMT), except for Fridays and holidays. Gazans on 26 May welcomed Egypt‘s decision to permanently open its border with the Gaza Strip, saying they felt a door was open to what had often felt like a 'huge prison.' EPA/MOHAMMED SABER