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The EU Border Assistance Mission at the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah) is a civilian CSDP mission, established to provide a neutral, third-party presence at the Gaza–Egypt border and to strengthen Palestinian border management through training.

03/06/2026

🤝 EUBAM Rafah, jointly with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), implemented a two-day training on Human Rights and Gender-Sensitive Border Management for Palestinian border personnel.

Participants strengthened their skills in:
⚖️ Human rights-based border management
🟰 Gender-sensitive communication and procedures
🗣️ Professional interviewing and searches
🛡️ Identifying vulnerable persons and protection needs
🤲 Respectful interaction and de-escalation
🎯 Through practical exercises and realistic scenarios, participants learned how to apply rights-based principles in everyday border operations.
🌟 Supporting professional, accountable, and people-centred border management.

21/05/2026

In a formal ceremony held on 20 May at the headquarter of the EU Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM RAFAH) in Tel Aviv, 31 members of the Specialised Teams from France, Spain and Italy were honoured for their exceptional service at the Rafah Crossing Point (RCP) in Gaza. Deployed through the European Gendarmerie Force (EGF), these security and border police experts from Gendarmerie nationale, Arma dei Carabinieri, and the Guardia Civil have been playing a crucial role in EU's operational presence at the RCP.

In the presence of the EGF Commander Colonel Paweł Grajek and his delegation, Nataliya Apostolova, Head of EUBAM RAFAH, praised the teams’ dedication during the ceremony: “Despite a tense security environment, technical disruptions, extreme temperatures, equipment failures, and exceptionally long working hours, you remained resilient and dedicated. You ensured continuity of operations under very demanding circumstances and made a real difference every single day.”

During their visit, the EGF Delegation was briefed by EUBAM Rafah’s Head of Mission on the current operations at the Rafah Crossing Point, and the operational challenges faced at the Gaza-Egypt border.

12/05/2026

🔹 EUBAM Rafah continues supporting the Palestinian General Authority for Borders and Crossings (GABC) through specialised trainings in Jericho.

The latest two-day workshop focused on Information Management and Organised Crime, highlighting internationally recognised practices in structured information collection and analysis to support effective and accountable border management.

🤝 Discussions also focused on transparency, proportionality, accountability, and the protection of human rights in operational practices.

📌 The workshop comes at an important moment following the launch of GABC’s Business Strategy 2025–2027, which prioritises stronger border governance, digital transformation, and integrated border management. Sustainable security depends on accurate, timely, and well-governed information.

11/05/2026

📢 Launch of the 10-Day Project Management Course 📢
Today marked the official opening of a specialised 10-day hybrid training course on Project Management, funded by EUBAM Rafah and delivered by Ritaj Managerial Solutions Ltd. for the Palestinian staff of the General Authority for Borders and Crossings. 🤝

💡 The programme aims to strengthen practical skills in:
✅ Planning and coordination
✅ Resource and risk management
✅ Monitoring and reporting
✅ Effective communication
✅ Project implementation and evaluation

🎯 This initiative forms part of EUBAM Rafah’s broader commitment to supporting institutional development and professional capacity building in the field of border and crossing management.

👏 We thank all participants for their engagement and dedication, and we wish them a successful and rewarding training experience.

04/05/2026

4,000 Crossings and Counting: A Key Milestone for EUBAM Rafah 🚧🌍
This weekend marked an important milestone: More than 4,000 passengers have now crossed the Rafah Crossing Point.
Since operations began on 2 February, 4,210 people have safely passed through the Gaza–Egypt border with 2,063 entering and 2,147 exiting. Among them were 760 passengers requiring medical care.
This isn’t just about headline figures : each passage represents a personal story and a continued journey.

27/03/2026

“The mission is a key part of the Rafah Border Crossing operations. It has built trust over time with all parties, Palestinians, Egyptians, and Israelis, and is seen as reliable and useful by everyone involved.”

In an interview with “Rai News 24”, the Head of EUBAM Rafah Mission, Ms. Nataliya Apostolova, explained how the mission supports the ongoing operations at the Gaza–Egypt border.

🤝 Acting as a neutral third party, the Mission plays a vital role in keeping the crossing operational.

📊 Since 2 February 2026 until today:
➡️ 1,880 people have crossed
➡️ 937 entered | 943 exited
➡️ 334 were medical cases

26/03/2026

Rafah Crossing Point – Daily Update:

Despite challenging weather conditions, EUBAM Rafah continued its operations at the Gaza-Egypt Border.

➡️ 94 passengers crossed today:
• 47 people traveled from Gaza to Egypt, including 17 patients and 30 companions for medical evacuation
• 47 people traveled from Egypt to Gaza
🚑 Movements were supported by 1 bus and 5 ambulances

Since 2 February, a total of 1,880 people has crossed the RCP, including 334 medical cases.

25/03/2026

An EU delegation led by the Deputy EU Representative, Mr. James Rizzo, the Head of EUBAM Rafah, Ms. Nataliya Apostolova, and the Head of EUPOL COPPS, Ms. Karin Limdal, met with Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, together with the Minister of Interior, Ziad Hab Al-Reeh, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Ramallah.

Discussions focused on:

• Keeping the Rafah Crossing Point open so people can move in and out of Gaza safely and with dignity
• Supporting Palestinian institutions and the rule of law
• Strengthening police skills to help maintain stability and public order in the West Bank and Gaza

EUBAM Rafah remains committed to supporting the Palestinian Authority in line with its mandate to support effective border management, particularly at the Rafah Crossing Point. Through its monitoring role, the Mission helps to facilitate the travel of patients from the Gaza Strip, as well as the return of residents to the Strip.

📸 ©WAFA 2026

20/03/2026

Warm wishes to you and your families.
May this Eid bring you and your loved ones peace, strength, and comfort.

Wishing you a restful holiday and brighter days ahead.

Eid Mubarak ✨

19/03/2026

🇪🇺 On 19 March, the EU Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah) resumed its operations at the Gaza–Egypt border following the agreement by the Israeli, Egyptian and Palestinian authorities.
After weeks of closure, the reopening of the Rafah Crossing Point brings renewed movement for people in need.

Operations have restarted under the same arrangements that were in place prior to the temporary suspension on 28 February.

🔄 The Rafah Crossing Point is now open in both directions.
🚶 25 individuals exited Gaza to Egypt, including 9 medical cases
➡️ 25 individuals entered Gaza from Egypt
🛡️ Since passenger movements began on 2 February, 1,719 individuals have crossed the RCP: 869 entries and 875 exits, of which 310 were medical cases.

EUBAM Rafah continue its work to facilitate movement where it is most needed. For many, this is not just movement, it’s access to medical care, connection with loved ones, and hope.

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Sasson Hugi Tower, Abba Hillel Silver Road, 12
Ramat Gan
525060

Website

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eubam-rafah

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