Egyptian authorities on Saturday closed the Rafah crossing, which borders the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, indefinitely after granting passes for Palestinians returning from Saudi Arabia following the Hajj pilgrimage.

Egypt had opened the crossing for one week until yesterday. An official Egyptian source told DPA that the crossing will be closed indefinitely until further notice.

The Rafah crossing has been a vital entry point into Egypt for Palestinians living in the Israel-besieged Gaza Strip.

Edited translation from DPA