The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

Over 20,000 injured and wounded Palestinians are awaiting medical treatment as Israel permits 50 out at a time

Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention.

Only a few people will be allowed to cross in either direction daily

Israel has announced it is partially reopening the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt following months of urging from humanitarian organisations, although the initial access will be limited to the movement of people. Rafah is considered a key entry point for supplies into the Palestinian territory, where…

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt is buzzing with activity as limited travel to and from the territory is expected to resume after years of near-complete isolation

Grieving relatives told how they found the bodies of children in the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Saturday

Sick and wounded patients in Gaza desperate for medical evacuation have pinned their hopes on the promised reopening of the enclave's Rafah border crossing with Egypt

The gateway to the world for Palestinians in Gaza — the Rafah border crossing to Egypt — is set to reopen Sunday after being largely shut since it was seized by Israel in May 2024

Although Gaza has four other border crossings, the rest are shared with Israel and only Rafah links the territory with another country.

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt could open within days

Tens of thousands of Palestinians await the reopening of the Rafah crossing into Gaza so they can reunite with family