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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
โThey 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.