NewsFeedIsrael is reopening the Rafah crossing after almost two years. But a maximum of 200 people will be allowed to enter and exit each day, leaving many Palestinians to suggest this is little more than a publicity show. Soraya Lennie has more details.By Soraya LenniePublished On 2 Feb 2026
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MON · 2026-02-02 · 11:20 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0202-12641
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What we know about the limited reopening of the Rafah crossing
In February 2026, NewsFeedIsrael announced the limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing, which had been closed for nearly two years. The Rafah Crossing, located on the border between Egypt and Gaza, will now permit a maximum of 200 people to cross each day.
Soraya LennieAl JazeeraFiled 2026-02-02 · 11:20 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In February 2026, NewsFeedIsrael announced the limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing, which had been closed for nearly two years. The Rafah Crossing, located on the border between Egypt and Gaza, will now permit a maximum of 200 people to cross each day. This reopening aims to ease travel restrictions for Palestinians. However, the limited capacity has led many Palestinians to believe the reopening is primarily for publicity purposes, as it will not significantly alleviate the backlog of people needing to cross the border. The details of the reopening were reported by Soraya Lennie.
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A maximum of 200 people will be allowed to enter and exit each day.
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NewsFeedIsrael is reopening the Rafah Crossing after almost two years.
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Many Palestinians suggest this is little more than a publicity show.
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