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Rafah crossing between Gaza, Egypt reopens under tight security measures

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for the first time since the start of the Iran war.

19 Mar 2026-11:41
UAE to fund Gaza housing project built by local firm

A Gaza-based construction firm has been contracted to build an Emirati-funded housing compound for tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, Israeli and Palestinian sources told Reuters.

25 Feb 2026-17:57
Only 397 people cross Rafah since Feb 2

Only 397 people have been allowed to pass through the Rafah border crossing since February 2, far below the initially scheduled number of 1,600.

10 Feb 2026-13:37
Israeli forces kill militants in Gaza

Israeli forces killed four militants in southern Gaza on Monday during a clash near Rafah, while a Palestinian farmer was also reported dead in a separate incident.

09 Feb 2026-17:58
Only five Gaza patients exit as Rafah crossing partially reopens

Israel has allowed a small number of critically ill Palestinian patients to leave Gaza for medical treatment, marking the first limited movement through the Rafah crossing after nearly two years of closure. The move comes amid ongoing military operations and arrests in the occupied West Bank, highlighting the fragile and highly controlled nature of humanitarian access in the region.

03 Feb 2026-11:32
Rafah crossing reopens after 18 months closure

The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza has officially reopened, marking a significant development after more than 18 months of closure.

02 Feb 2026-15:49
Rafah crossing on Egypt-Gaza border begins operation in test mode

01 Feb 2026-23:58
Angelina Jolie visits Rafah, shows support for Gaza

Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie visited Egypt’s Rafah crossing on Friday, highlighting her continued support for Palestinians in Gaza. She toured humanitarian aid sites, met volunteers, and reviewed aid logistics helping Gaza’s 2.2 million residents.

03 Jan 2026-13:10
Hamas denies role in Rafah blast injuring Israeli officer

24 Dec 2025-23:25
Israel says Rafah crossing to partially reopen as seven Palestinians killed

Israel’s military killed seven Palestinians, including two children, on Wednesday and announced that the Rafah crossing with Egypt will reopen in the coming days — but only to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza.

04 Dec 2025-09:55

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