GAZA, February 2, 2026 (WAFA) – The Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza opened in both directions on Monday for the movement of patients and citizens.

WAFA correspondent in Rafah said that the crossing officially opened today for the movement of citizens, particularly those with humanitarian needs, including patients, the wounded, and passport holders. Among them were 150 patients and their companions, who were prepared from the early morning hours to be transported to the crossing and travel for treatment in hospitals outside the Gaza Strip.

A number of Palestinians stranded on the Egyptian side of the crossing are expected to arrive in the Gaza Strip.

Citizens hope that the travel and movement through the crossing will proceed smoothly and without obstacles imposed by the Israeli occupation, which has erected a checkpoint and military inspection point alongside the crossing to inspect returning citizens and their belongings.

The Rafah border crossing with Egypt began operating on a trial basis yesterday morning, after more than a year and a half of near-total closure.

On May 7, 2024, the Israeli army entered the Rafah border crossing from the Palestinian side and completely closed it, halting the movement of travelers and the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip.

K.T