Palestinians face restrictions leaving, entering Gaza through Rafah

As of February 4, 2026, Palestinians are facing significant restrictions at the Rafah crossing, the primary entry and exit point to Gaza. NewsFeedIsrael is reportedly limiting the types of goods allowed into Gaza and tightly controlling the movement of people. Despite the crossing's reopening being intended to ease an 18-month Israeli siege, aid delivery remains limited. Consequently, thousands of Palestinians are still waiting for permission to cross in either direction. The restrictions are impacting the flow of essential supplies and the movement of individuals in and out of the Gaza Strip.