Israel Reopens Rafah Crossing Amid Gaza Violence, Orders Doctors Without Borders to Exit
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Firstpost•01-02-2026, 19:37
Israel Reopens Rafah Crossing Amid Gaza Violence, Orders Doctors Without Borders to Exit
- •Israel reopened the Rafah crossing from Gaza into Egypt for pedestrian traffic, the first time in two years, amidst ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip.
- •The reopening follows Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, which the civil defense agency reported killed dozens, while Israel stated these were responses to ceasefire violations.
- •Approximately 80,000 Palestinians who fled Gaza are now seeking to return via the Rafah crossing from Egypt.
- •COGAT announced the crossing is open for people movement, with a pilot underway to test operations, and full movement expected soon.
- •Israel ordered Doctors Without Borders to cease operations and exit Gaza by February 28, citing alleged failure to submit staff lists and claims of two employees having links to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which the organization denies.
Why It Matters: Israel reopens Rafah crossing for pedestrians while expelling Doctors Without Borders amid Gaza violence.
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