Scores of foreign-passport holders started leaving the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after Egypt opened the Rafah crossing for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7. A source from the Palestinian border authority said 81 seriously wounded Gazans would also be allowed to enter Egypt through the crossing. Internet and communications remained "completely" cut off in Gaza amid heavy Israeli bombardment. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).