Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait
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Despite headlines announcing the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in February 2026, Israeli restrictions allowed only five Palestinian patients to leave Gaza for medical treatment on the first day. The Rafah crossing, Gaza's only land passage not controlled by Israel, had been closed for two years. While its reopening was touted as progress in a ceasefire deal, strict security measures and limited numbers permitted to cross fell short of addressing Gaza's extensive humanitarian needs. Each patient was allowed two companions, bringing the total number of travelers to 15. Health officials reported that this was the only group to depart, despite plans for 50 patients to leave daily, coordinated by the World Health Organization. Thousands of others remain waiting to leave Gaza for medical assistance.
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