Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens, with strict limits

Feb 3, 2026 - 11:00
Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens, with strict limits
A young man with dark hair holds his left hand on his head while seated outdoors next to an older woman wearing a headscarf.

Dozens of Palestinians were expected to leave or return to Gaza on Monday after Israel reopened the sole pedestrian crossing to Egypt, a major step in the ceasefire intended to end the war, though with strict limitations on access.