A dozen Palestinian returnees were allowed into Gaza from Egypt late Monday night after the long-awaited reopening of the Rafah border crossing was marred by delays. 

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Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossing

Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossing

Three women from the first group of Palestinians to enter Gaza through the newly reopened Rafah crossing told The Associated Press that Israeli troops blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated them for hours after they crossed. They said the treatment occurred at a screening station in Israeli-controlled territory. Asked about the allegations, the Israeli military said it wasn't aware of any inappropriate conduct or mistreatment. Confusion over luggage rules and tight vetting further marred the reopening, which allowed fewer people to cross than expected.

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