Rafah border crossing

Board of Peace envoy optimistic about Gaza disarmament talks, but warns of delays

The Board of Peace works on Gaza disarmament, with Mladenov cautiously optimistic but concerned about delays.

|ByREUTERS
World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026
FILE PHOTO: A view shows The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, January 28, 2025.

WHO suspends medical evacuations from Gaza following death of contractor in 'security incident'

The evacuations were suspended after an individual who was contracted to provide services to the WHO in Gaza was killed during a security incident, Tedros said.

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
Empty UNRWA and World Food Program trucks head to the Kerem Shalom crossing to collect limited humanitarian aid and fuel, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, July 24, 2025

COGAT discovers motor oil hidden inside UN's humanitarian aid to Gaza in smuggling attempt

"This is a serious violation of the mechanisms for receiving aid, and that Hamas continues to try to exploit the aid mechanism for terrorist activity and incitement," COGAT warned in a letter.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ambulances stand at the border crossing on February 2, 2026 in Rafah, Egypt.

Israel announces Rafah Crossing reopening Wednesday for limited Gaza pedestrian traffic

The decision marks another effort to balance controlled civilian movement with Israeli security requirements, with the crossing limited to the movement of people, not goods.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Cairo to open Rafah crossing for Palestinians stuck in Egypt

Egypt had planned to open the crossing for 3 days, but unexpectedly closed it early, leaving Palestinians stranded.

FEBRUARY 19, 2018ByADAM RASGON
A girl sleeps on a suitcase as she waits with her family for a travel permit to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing

Thousands of Palestinians jam Gaza border, temporarily opened by Egypt

Egypt tends to open the frontier temporarily a few times a year, usually with short notice and little explanation.

FEBRUARY 8, 2018ByREUTERS
A girl sleeps on a suitcase as she waits with her family for a travel permit to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing

Egypt delays planned opening of Rafah crossing

Egypt was slated to open the crossing from Saturday until Monday in both directions

NOVEMBER 25, 2017ByADAM RASGON
Gazans attempting to cross into Egypt at the Rafah crossing

Despite plan to open on Wednesday, Rafah crossing remains closed

The failure to open the crossing came approximately a month after Egypt brokered a deal between Hamas and Fatah to advance reconciliation efforts and restore the PA’s governing authority in Gaza.

NOVEMBER 15, 2017ByADAM RASGON
Gazans attempting to cross into Egypt at the Rafah crossing