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2026 › February › 02

Egypt

5 months ago

Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.
'Predator' Eid Anwar Fathi Najjar, 21, who crossed the English Channelon a small boat after travelling from his native Egypt, targeted the victim in York's historic Shambles Market.
Israel brands Gaza crossing with Egypt ‘Regavim’ and ‘Nekez’, terms analysts say signal a land grab and dehumanisation.

Tens of thousands of ill and wounded Palestinians await evacuation as diplomatic efforts inch forward

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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been reopene…

Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention.
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return.
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

Rafah crossing in the south, which has largely been closed since May 2024, has reopened for those travelling on foot

Earlier, an Israeli defence official said the crossing could hold between 150 and 2…

Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.
The pilot comes before Gaza residents begin to pass through the crossing on Monday, Israeli authorities say.

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