LIVE: Wounded Palestinians prepare to leave Gaza as Israel opens Rafah

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete by Urooba Jamal,Tim HumeFebruary 2, 2026 at 07:04 AM

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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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Urooba Jamal 40% Tim Hume 40% Egypt ×270% Rafah Crossing ×285% Palestinians ×290% Gaza Strip ×490% Israel ×495%

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