ConflictsPalestinian TerritoriesRafah crossing reopens under tight Israeli controlsTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoConflictsPalestinian Territories02/01/2026February 1, 2026The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is an important gate to the outside world for the 2.3 million residents of Gaza. At least 17,000 Gazans are waiting for medical evacuations, says journalist Karim el-Gawhary.https://p.dw.com/p/57pLtAdvertisement