Rafah crossing reopens for wounded Gazans: Video
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened, allowing injured Palestinians to leave the enclave for medical care and enabling some Gazans to return home.
Egyptian officials said the reopening follows the launch of Phase II of a broader agreement, under which Egypt is overseeing the entry of humanitarian aid and the transfer of wounded individuals. According to North Sinai Governor Khaled Megawer, dozens of Palestinians have already crossed back into Gaza, while injured patients are being received daily in Egypt with accompanying family members. International agencies estimate that tens of thousands of wounded people still require evacuation for treatment outside the territory.
The Rafah crossing had been closed since May 2024, when Israeli forces took control of the Palestinian side, halting the movement of people and aid. Its partial reopening is linked to a wider ceasefire framework and a multi-stage peace plan announced earlier this year, which aims to move from a truce towards reconstruction, new governance arrangements and the gradual restoration of access to Gaza.
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