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556 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began, prompting calls on US and Arab mediators to pressure Israel to stop strikes that have killed civilians, including children and infants.

According to the women, the Israeli troops blindfolded and handcuffed them, then interrogated and threatened them, holding them for several hours and inflicting humiliating treatment.

The import of humanitarian aid or goods through Rafah remains prohibited.

About 20,000 Palestinian children and adults needing medical care hope to leave the devastated territory via the crossing, according to Gaza health officials.

Israel said the crossing had opened in a test, and the Israeli military agency that controls aid to Gaza said residents could begin crossing Monday.

Israel had previously said it would not reopen the crossing until the remains of Ran Gvili -- the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza -- were returned.