The Rafah border terminal with the Gaza Strip remained open on both sides on Thursday for the third day in a row to allow stranded Palestinians and aid supplies into the coastal enclave.

The Egyptian authorities had agreed to re-open the crossing for three days, starting from Tuesday.

As many as 1,158 persons crossed the terminal in the first two days.

The Rafah terminal had been closed following the Karm el Qawadis terrorist attack on October 24, 2014.