Rafah Crossing Ready for Limited Reopening to Facilitate Gaza Medical Evacuations
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Preparations are underway to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing in a limited two-way, foot-traffic pilot, with security checks and coordination by Israel, Egypt, and the EU; capacity is around 150–200 people, mainly patients needing medical care abroad, and the crossing is expected to open for passengers on Monday despite a fragile ceasefire.
- Preparations have begun for reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, officials say The Guardian
- Gaza border crossing buzzes with activity after years of near-complete closure NPR
- Daily Briefing Feb. 1 — Rafah Crossing is readied for Gazans to pass through The Times of Israel
- These Gazans May Finally Get a Lifeline to the World The New York Times
- LIVE: Israel opening Rafah crossing in Gaza as dozens killed in attacks Al Jazeera
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