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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Israel will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday, after nearly 2 years of closure

Egypt Mideast Wars Gaza - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Israel said Friday that it will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt in both directions over the weekend, allowing Palestinians to enter and leave the territory after nearly two years of closure.

COGAT, the Israeli military body in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza, said in a statement on Friday that “limited movement of people only” would be allowed.

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