politics
February 3, 2026
Israel reopens Gaza border crossing, barring foreign journalists (VIDEO)
Israel has reopened the Rafah crossing as thousands of sick and wounded Palestinians wait to exit for urgent medical care
TL;DR
- The Rafah border crossing in Gaza reopened for a limited number of Palestinians on Monday.
- Approximately 20,000 people in Gaza urgently need medical evacuation.
- Israel allowed only five patients to pass on Monday, according to RT sources.
- The crossing will be coordinated with Egypt and the EU, with 50-150 people potentially allowed to exit daily.
- The reopening is a key requirement of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the fighting.
- Israel had refused to approve crossings until Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage.
- The US special envoy is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Israel continues to refuse entry to foreign journalists despite the crossing's reopening.
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