Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossing

Associated Press (AP)EN 7 min read 100% complete by By SAMY MAGDY, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAM METZFebruary 4, 2026 at 07:23 AM

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After the Rafah border crossing reopened, Palestinian women returning to Gaza reported being bound and interrogated by Israeli troops. The crossing's reopening allowed some Palestinians to return from Egypt. One woman described the journey back to Gaza as "exhausting" and lengthy. Rotana al-Regeb reunited with her children in Khan Younis after being allowed back into Gaza. Twelve Palestinian returnees, including Rotana al-Regeb and her mother, arrived at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis after crossing the border. The Rafah crossing had been long-awaited to reopen.

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