Video: Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopening came too late for this 3-year-old

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 2, 2026 at 01:26 PM
Video: Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopening came too late for this 3-year-old

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A 3-year-old child in Gaza died while waiting for the Rafah crossing to reopen, according to a February 2, 2026, Al Jazeera report. The report highlights the critical situation of Gazans needing urgent medical treatment abroad. The Rafah crossing's reopening, long-awaited by those requiring life-saving care, came too late for some. Al Jazeera spoke with the child's mother, illustrating the tragic consequences of the crossing's closure on families seeking medical assistance. The report emphasizes the urgency of consistent access to the Rafah crossing for individuals in Gaza with severe health conditions.

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Al Jazeera
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Rafah crossing

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