Mixed emotions among Palestinians as Rafah crossing partially reopens

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By Al Jazeera and AgenciesFebruary 4, 2026 at 07:02 PM

Mixed emotions among Palestinians as Rafah crossing partially reopens

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The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened, allowing a limited number of Palestinians to return to Gaza after being largely closed since May 2024. The reopening brought emotional reunions, but also frustration due to strict Israeli inspections and confiscations at the crossing. While the reopening is seen as a "window of hope," the number of people allowed to cross was significantly lower than expected, with concerns raised that the aim is to encourage Palestinians to leave Gaza rather than return. Egypt has insisted on equal numbers entering and exiting Gaza, warning against displacement. The reopening is part of a Gaza truce proposal.

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UN 30% Donald Trump 30% Ali Shaath 40% Gaza Interior Ministry ×240% Nasser Hospital ×250% Rotana al-Riqib ×260% Khan Younis ×360% Israel ×270% Egypt ×770% Gaza Strip ×480% Rafah crossing ×690%

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rafah crossing 100% gaza 90% palestinians 90% egypt 70% border crossing 60% reopening 60% humanitarian aid 50% war-torn 40% displacement 40%

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Rafah crossing

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