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Rafah crossing reopens under tight Israeli controls

February 1, 2026

The 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.

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