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Israel reopens Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing

Palestinians have started to enter the Rafah border crossing after it reopened.

Israel says the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is now "fully open" after being largely closed for almost two years. However, only about 50 Palestinians in need of medical care will be allowed to leave each day. We speak to our correspondent and hear from Gazans inside the territory.

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Presenter: Rahul Tandon

(Photo: A Palestinian patient, accompanied by a relative, waits to leave Gaza for treatment abroad through the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. 2 February, 2026. Credit: Ramadan Abed/Reuters)

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