Egypt Reopens Rafah Crossing Amid Tensions, Offers Rare Glimmer of Hope for Gaza

The Rafah Crossing Reopens Amid Regional Calm

The Rafah Crossing between Egypt and Gaza has reopened on February 8-9, 2026, allowing limited pedestrian traffic under the watchful eyes of Israel, Egypt, and European Union supervisors.

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