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Rafah border crossing
Also known as: Rafah border crossing, Rafah crossing, Rafah
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The Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, April 2026 ... securitycouncilreport.org 1 day ago 5 facts
claimThe International Stabilization Force (ISF) will consist of 12,000 police officers and 20,000 soldiers and will initially deploy to Rafah, according to ISF commander US Major General Jasper Jeffers.
claimIsrael closed all Gaza border crossings, including Rafah, on 28 February 2026 following the outbreak of regional hostilities, blocking humanitarian aid, medical evacuations, and refugee returns.
claimThe Rafah border crossing is the only crossing in Gaza that does not border Israel and had been closed since May 2024, preventing medical evacuations and the return of Palestinian refugees.
claimIsrael announced in late January 2026 that the Rafah border crossing to Egypt would partially re-open for pedestrian passage following the return of the remains of the last hostage held by Hamas.
claimIsrael announced on 15 March 2026 that the Rafah crossing would partially open again for pedestrians.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Mar 5, 2025 4 facts
claimEgypt's relationship with Israel is strained due to Israel's refusal to permit humanitarian aid into Gaza, unwillingness to transfer control of the Rafah crossing to Palestinian authorities, and military incursions into the demilitarized Philadelphi Corridor.
claimEgypt's relationship with Israel is under strain due to Israel's refusal to permit humanitarian aid into Gaza, unwillingness to transfer control of the Rafah crossing to Palestinian authorities, and military incursions into the demilitarized Philadelphi Corridor.
claimIsrael's ongoing war in Gaza, obstruction of humanitarian aid, and disregard for Egypt's red lines regarding the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah crossing have placed the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel in a crisis.
claimIsrael's ongoing war in Gaza, its obstruction of humanitarian aid, and its disregard for Egypt's red lines regarding the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah crossing have placed the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt in a state of crisis.
Escalation in the Middle East | MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES msf-me.org 3 days ago 1 fact
claimThe Rafah border crossing remains closed and humanitarian access is highly restricted, despite some crossings reopening for limited supplies.
“Grave Peril” as Crisis Expands Across the Middle East betterworldcampaign.org Mar 8, 2026 1 fact
claimHumanitarian operations in Gaza are restricted because the Rafah crossing remains closed, despite the reopening of the Kerem Shalom crossing.