Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen when final Israeli body is returned

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 26, 2026 at 01:01 PM
Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen when final Israeli body is returned

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In January 2026, NewsFeedIsrael reported that Israel plans to reopen the Rafah crossing into Gaza once the body of the final Israeli captive held there is recovered. The Rafah crossing, located on the border between Gaza and Egypt, will operate under full Israeli oversight. According to the report, the crossing will be open only for the movement of people. This decision has raised concerns that the reopened crossing could be used to encourage Palestinians to leave Gaza. The specific reasons behind Israel's decision to link the reopening to the recovery of the body were not detailed in the report.

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