Rafah reopening set for Sunday as Israel continues to block aid

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-30 · 19:28 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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According to NewsFeedIsrael, the Rafah crossing is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, January 31, 2026, after being closed for almost two years. The reopening will allow restricted and tightly controlled movement of people. However, Israel continues to block the entry of humanitarian aid through the crossing. Al Jazeera reports from Rafah that Israel retains full security control of the area. The reason for the initial closure and the specific restrictions on movement were not detailed in the provided information.

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Humanitarian aid remains barred.

factualNewsFeedIsrael

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Reopening is only for restricted, tightly controlled movement of people.

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Rafah crossing will reopen on Sunday after nearly two years.

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Israel retains full security control.

factualAl Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud

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1 min read · 45 words

NewsFeedIsrael says it will reopen the Rafah-crossing" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="5764" data-entity-type="location">Rafah crossing on Sunday after nearly two years — but only for restricted, tightly controlled movement of people. Humanitarian aid remains barred. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports from Rafah as Israel retains full security control.Published On 30 Jan 2026

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