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Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing under very strict conditions

Feb 2, 2026
Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt partially reopened Monday under very strict conditions, allowing only limited crossings after nearly a year of closure, as FRANCE 24's Shirli Sitbon explains. The move follows recent Israeli airstrikes and months of appeals from aid groups. The crossing, Gaza’s only non-Israeli gateway, has been under Israeli control since May 2024.
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