Israel announces plan to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing on Sunday

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 30, 2026 at 01:03 PM

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Israel plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday after a two-year closure. The reopening, stipulated under the second phase of a US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, will allow limited movement of people. The Rafah crossing is a vital entry point for humanitarian supplies needed by displaced people in Gaza. Israel will maintain control over the crossing, coordinating with Egypt and requiring prior security clearance for individuals, supervised by the European Union. The return of Gazan residents from Egypt will be permitted only for those who left during the war, after Israeli security clearance and in coordination with Egypt.

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European Union 40% United States 50% Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories ×260% Egypt ×470% Hamas ×275% Israel ×790% Rafah Crossing ×595% Gaza Strip ×495%

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rafah crossing 100% gaza 90% humanitarian supplies 80% israel 70% ceasefire deal 60% reopening 60% egypt 50% security clearance 50% limited movement 40%