NEW : `` Procedures were excellent , '' says one middle-aged Palestinian on his first visit to Egypt . More than 600 Palestinians made the crossing Saturday . Egypt reopens its border with Gaza , opening access to Palestinians . It was seen as a victory by many in the Hamas government of Gaza , which staged a celebration rally Saturday near the crossing . The move is seen as a major step in easing tensions between Israel and Hamas after months of deadly clashes that have killed more than 100 people.
NEW : `` Procedures were excellent , '' says one middle-aged Palestinian on his first visit to Egypt . More than 600 Palestinians made the crossing Saturday . Egypt reopens its border with Gaza , opening access to Palestinians . The move is seen as a major step in easing tensions between Israel and Hamas after months of deadly clashes that have killed more than 100 people.