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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Fatma Khaled

The Rafah crossing is Gaza's lifeline to the world and could open soon

Israel Palestinians Gaza - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which is Gaza’s lifeline and only gateway to the outside world that wasn’t controlled by Israel before the war.

The opening is expected after Israel on Monday announced that the remains of the final hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili, had been recovered. Hours earlier, Israel had said it would open the Rafah crossing with limitations once the search operation for Gvili was complete.

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