More Palestinians return to Gaza via Rafah as Israeli attacks continue

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by By Al Jazeera staffFebruary 11, 2026 at 08:39 AM

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Since the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing on February 2, 2026, 172 Palestinians have returned to Gaza from Egypt. The Rafah crossing, a vital transit point, had been largely closed by Israeli authorities during the conflict. The returnees, arriving in WHO buses, were taken to the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis. They reported experiencing humiliating searches and interrogations by the Israeli military, which controls the Palestinian side of the crossing. The reopening, part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal, allows a limited number of pre-approved Palestinians to return and enables medical evacuations, though at a slower pace than initially promised. Only 250 people have been able to leave Gaza for medical treatment.

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United States 30% Nasser Medical Complex 35% Khan Younis 40% Gaza Strip 40% World Health Organization 40% Jabalia camp 50% Egypt ×260% Israeli military ×280% Israel ×485% Palestinians ×690% Rafah crossing ×590%

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rafah crossing 100% palestinians 90% gaza 90% israeli military 80% returnees 70% medical evacuations 60% ceasefire deal 50% humanitarian crisis 50% border crossing 40%