Gaza-Egypt Rafah Crossing Reopens After 8 Months of Closure

The reopening allows critically ill Palestinians to seek medical care in Egypt as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.

The Rafah crossing reopened for the first time since May, enabling injured Palestinians, including children with cancer, to access life-saving treatment in Egypt.
This move is part of a 42-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which also includes hostage-prisoner exchanges and humanitarian provisions.
Israel has committed to allowing 50 medical patients and their companions to cross daily, with European Union monitors supporting Palestinian border personnel.
The reopening follows the release of the last living female hostages by Hamas, a key stipulation of the ceasefire deal.
Humanitarian aid, including food and medical supplies, continues to flow into Gaza, though construction materials remain restricted due to Israeli security concerns.