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MON · 2026-02-02 · 06:04 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0202-12556
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LIVE: Wounded Palestinians prepare to leave Gaza as Israel opens Rafah
On February 2, 2026, Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt for a limited time, allowing wounded and sick Palestinians to leave Gaza for urgent medical care abroad. The crossing, which had been closed by Israel for nearly two years, will operate for six hours a day.
Urooba Jamal,Tim HumeAl JazeeraFiled 2026-02-02 · 06:04 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On February 2, 2026, Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt for a limited time, allowing wounded and sick Palestinians to leave Gaza for urgent medical care abroad. The crossing, which had been closed by Israel for nearly two years, will operate for six hours a day. Israel is permitting only 150 people to exit Gaza and 50 individuals to enter from Egypt. Thousands of Palestinians are waiting to leave, hoping to receive necessary medical treatment. The reopening offers a fragile hope for those in need of medical assistance.
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Israel will open the Rafah border with Egypt today for limited transfers.
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The Rafah crossing has been closed by Israel for nearly two years.
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Wounded Palestinians are preparing to leave Gaza for medical care.
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Only 150 people will be allowed to exit Gaza daily.
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The Rafah crossing will operate for six hours a day.
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