Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited travel – latest updates

YL Yohannes Lowe (now) and Maya Yang (earlier)The Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-02 · 10:49 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, largely closed since May 2024, has reopened for limited pedestrian travel. Meanwhile, over 400 former European diplomats and officials are urging the EU to increase pressure on Israel. They are calling for an end to what they describe as "excesses and unremitting violations of international law" in Gaza and the West Bank. This statement, expected to be sent to EU leaders, requests the bloc to act in accordance with its support for a two-state solution and lasting peace in the Middle East. The diplomats and officials are advocating for action aligned with a UN resolution.

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EU is urged to increase pressure on Israel to end “excesses and unremitting violations of international law” over Gaza and the West Bank.

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More than 400 European former top diplomats and officials have urged the EU to increase pressure on Israel.

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Rafah crossing has largely been closed since May 2024.

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Rafah crossing in the south has reopened for those travelling on foot.

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Rafah crossing in the south, which has largely been closed since May 2024, has reopened for those travelling on foot More than 400 European former top diplomats and officials have urged the EU to increase pressure on Israel to end “excesses and unremitting violations of international law” over Gaza and the West Bank. The statement, due to be sent to EU leaders on Monday, calls on the bloc and its member states to take action in line with its support for a UN resolution for a two-state solution and a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. Continue reading...

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