Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza in pilot

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM

Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza in pilot

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In February 2026, Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a limited trial capacity. COGAT, the Israeli military agency, stated the crossing was being prepared for fuller operation, with Gaza residents expected to begin passing through on Monday. The Rafah crossing has been largely shut since May 2024, when it was seized by Israel during its war on Gaza. The reopening follows a ceasefire agreement and a directive from the political echelon. The Israeli army has completed a screening facility at the crossing. While some Palestinians seek to leave, many of the 80,000 who left during the war are seeking to return.

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Khan Younis 40% Ismail al-Thawabta 40% Gaza's Government Media Office 40% Hani Mahmoud 50% Palestinians ×270% Egypt ×270% COGAT ×275% Israel ×690% Gaza ×890% Rafah Crossing ×595%

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rafah crossing 100% gaza 90% israel 80% reopening 70% border crossing 60% palestinians 50% egypt 50% ceasefire agreement 40% medical evacuation 40%

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