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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Israel: The Rafah Border Crossing Will Be Closed

Israel has announced the closure of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, claiming it will not impact the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Feb 28 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Israel closed the Rafah border crossing in Gaza

Israel has closed several border crossings leading to Gaza, including the Rafah crossing, following military actions in Iran.

Feb 28 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Gazans face impossible wait at Rafah crossing to Egypt

Many Gazans face long waits at the Rafah crossing to Egypt despite the recent partial reopening, with only a few dozen allowed to cross daily.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Heartwarming pictures capture joy for Palestinians as families reunited in Gaza

Heartwarming photos depict the reunification of Palestinian families in Gaza after difficult separations due to conflict and security checks.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Return of 46 Palestinians to Gaza via Rafah Crossing

Forty-six Palestinians, including women and children, returned to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing from Egypt amid tight Israeli restrictions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Israel Entrusts Abu Shabab Militia with Inspecting Travelers at Rafah Crossing

Israel has authorized the Abu Shabab militia to inspect travelers at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt amid ongoing tensions.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al Jazeera monitors the arrival of the seventh batch of returnees to Gaza via the Rafah Crossing

Al Jazeera reports the arrival of the seventh group of returnees to Gaza, consisting of 41 individuals, through the Rafah border crossing.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Between numbers and restrictions.. What does the Rafah crossing conceal about the truth of crossing from and to Gaza?

The Rafah border crossing remains a focal point in understanding the restrictions placed on Palestinians, illustrating a complex reality of movement and survival.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Palestinians return to Gaza after long-awaited Rafah reopening

The Rafah border crossing has reopened, allowing Palestinians to return to Gaza after a prolonged closure.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza and Egypt Reopens, but Few Have Crossed: Why?

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, but only a fraction of the expected individuals have managed to cross due to various restrictions and delays.

Feb 8 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

Border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens; has been little used due to restrictions

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been met with limited use and significant restrictions amidst ongoing tensions and disagreements.

Feb 7 โ€ข 20:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Opening of Rafah Border: A Glimmer of Hope, Nothing More

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing is seen as a positive development for residents of Gaza, yet ongoing bombings indicate a continuation of the conflict.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Border Crossing Between Gaza and Egypt: Limited Perspective

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, but medical emergencies still struggle to receive exit approvals as part of a 20-point plan.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

โ€˜They handcuffed and blindfolded usโ€™ โ€“ Palestinian returnee to Gaza

Palestinians returning to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing report facing significant challenges and intimidation from Israeli forces after a prolonged closure of the entry point.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Rafah reopens while planning the 'new Gaza' without the Palestinians

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which connects Gaza to Egypt, allows for limited movements of Gazans amidst ongoing conflict and uncertainty about their future.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza and patient crossings at Rafah halted, Palestinian officials say

Israeli military strikes have killed 18 people in Gaza, including children, while halting the evacuation of patients through the Rafah border crossing, following a shooting incident involving an Israeli reservist.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Israeli attacks kill 18 in Gaza and patient crossing in Rafah is interrupted, Palestinian authorities say

Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 18 people, including four children, in Gaza, while Israel halted the crossing for patients at the Rafah border, according to Palestinian authorities.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Gaza residents return to Khan Younis after Rafah reopens

Gaza residents returned to Khan Younis following the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt, amid long waits and concerns for those still in Gaza.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

A meeting after separation.. 40 people return to Gaza via Rafah crossing

On the third day of the Rafah border crossing opening, 40 returning Palestinians arrived in Gaza after a long wait, facing significant challenges imposed by the Israeli army.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The Palestinians Who Fled the Horror Face Israeli Obstacles to Return to Gaza After Rafah Reopens

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing has sparked hopes for around 100,000 Palestinians who fled to return to Gaza, but only a handful have been allowed back by Israel.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Two Days After Its Opening.. Occupation Cancels Travel for Gaza Patients via Rafah Crossing

The Israeli military has canceled the travel coordination for a third group of patients and injured individuals from Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, just two days after it was reopened, highlighting ongoing restrictions on movement.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Desperate need for medical evacuations in Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, offering hope for medical evacuations and reunification for Palestinians amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 4 โ€ข 03:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Second batch of returnees via Rafah and martyrs due to airstrikes on displaced persons' tents

A second group of Palestinians has returned to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, while airstrikes have targeted tents for displaced individuals, resulting in fatalities.

Feb 3 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Condemnation of the Occupation's Violations Against Those Returning to Gaza Strip

The article discusses the limited operation at the Rafah border crossing amid strict Israeli security restrictions and details the mistreatment of returning Palestinians by Israeli forces, as condemned by Hamas.

Feb 3 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
World

Reopening of the crossing in Gaza is accompanied by Israeli attacks. Only a few patients reached Egypt

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is primarily symbolic, with reports indicating only a dozen people crossed on the first day, amidst ongoing Israeli attacks.

Feb 3 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

WHO: Five patients crossed through Rafah opening on the first day

On the first official opening day of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, five patients were transferred with support from WHO and partners.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Israel and Egypt prevented most of those who were supposed to cross yesterday at the Rafah crossing from leaving or entering through it

Israel and Egypt blocked the majority of the inhabitants who attempted to cross at the Rafah border crossing, with only a fraction being allowed to pass through for medical treatment or entry into Gaza.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border

Families at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis anxiously awaited the reunion of relatives crossing from Gaza to Egypt for medical treatment.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Rafah: 12 injured Palestinians crossed into Egypt โ€“ 12,000 doctors on standby

On the first day of the Rafah border crossing reopening, twelve injured individuals, along with their escorts, entered Egypt from the Gaza Strip, with a maximum of 50 patients allowed to cross each day due to restrictions.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Source: A few people arrived in Egypt on the first day of the Rafah crossing opening

On the first day of the Rafah crossing's limited opening for Gaza Strip residents, a handful of injured Palestinians and their companions arrived, according to border sources reported by AFP.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

As Rafah crossing reopens, Palestinians wait to be reunited with relatives

With the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, many Palestinians gathered at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, eagerly waiting for family members arriving from Egypt after a long separation.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

'Oh my, my grandchild'... 27 people cross Rafah border on first day of opening for residents

On the first day of opening the Rafah border crossing, only 27 Palestinians were able to pass through, significantly fewer than the expected number.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

"No one should leave Gaza".. tragic testimonies from the first bus crossing the Rafah crossing

A Palestinian woman expressed her determination to remain in Gaza upon returning on the first bus after the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, describing her journey as filled with fear and suffering.

Feb 3 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Israel partially reopens the Rafah crossing, the main communication route of Gaza with the outside world

Israel has partially reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt for limited pedestrian traffic, allowing a few Palestinians to cross each day while still prohibiting humanitarian aid.

Feb 2 โ€ข 22:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Unicef: 4,000 children need care outside Gaza

Unicef spokesperson Jonathan Crickx emphasizes that while the opening of the Rafah border crossing is a significant step forward, sick and injured children still require access to proper care in Gaza.

Feb 2 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The first group of returnees enters the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing

The first bus carrying returnees arrived in the Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing, following strict Israeli restrictions, marking the first operational day of the crossing in over a year and a half.

Feb 2 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Israel reopens Gaza border crossing, barring foreign journalists

Israel has reopened the main Gaza border crossing at Rafah for a limited number of Palestinians but has barred foreign journalists from entering, despite urgent medical needs in Gaza.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Rafah border crossing partially opened: Access through the checkpoint to ambulances

After nearly two years of near-total closure, the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza is partially opened, but crossing remains complicated.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Middle East Conflict: No Normality in Gaza

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing holds little practical significance as neither Hamas nor Israel have abandoned their objectives, indicating that normalcy in Gaza remains distant.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Palestinian patients arrive in Egypt through the Rafah border crossing

Palestinian patients and war casualties have begun arriving in Egypt via the Rafah border crossing from Gaza, according to an Egyptian health official.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
World

Rafah border crossing reopening is symbolic, even if numbers entering and exiting Gaza are low

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for limited traffic, symbolizing hope despite low numbers of people crossing.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

The first Palestinians cross the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza after more than a year and a half closed by Israel

The first Palestinians have crossed the Rafah border crossing into Gaza after it was closed for over a year and a half due to Israeli restrictions, facing additional security checks imposed by Israel.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened in both directions for Palestinians

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, allowing Palestinians to travel in both directions.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Egypt: Slow movement at the Gaza border after Israel's reopening of the Rafah crossing

Dozens of Palestinians were expected to leave or return to Gaza today after Israel reopened the only pedestrian crossing to Egypt, a significant step toward a ceasefire aimed at ending the war, albeit with strict access restrictions.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

SZ in the Evening: News from February 2, 2026

The Rafah border crossing is reopened for limited person traffic, allowing about 100 to 150 Palestinians to exit daily, while the USA celebrates this as a success and plans new talks with Israeli leadership amid ongoing medical evacuations needed for nearly 20,000 people from Gaza.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Gaza and Egypt's border crossing opened restrictedly for Palestinian residents

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been opened on Monday for a limited number of Palestinian residents to cross on foot.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The first batch of Gaza wounded arrives at the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing

The first group of injured and ill individuals from Gaza has begun arriving at the Egyptian border at Rafah, according to a medical official.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Israel partially reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing to Egypt

Israel has partially reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, allowing limited movement for Palestinians amid ongoing efforts for a truce.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Egyptian officials: Rafah crossing will allow 150 people to leave Gaza on Monday, 50 to enter

Egyptian officials announced that 150 people will be permitted to leave Gaza and 50 will be allowed to enter through the Rafah crossing on Monday.

Feb 2 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Israel agrees to limited reopening of Rafah border crossing in Gaza

Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt for a limited number of pedestrians as part of fragile diplomatic efforts to stabilize the ongoing conflict.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:19 UTC

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