Rafah border crossing

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
FILE PHOTO: A view shows The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, January 28, 2025.
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
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt opens to pedestrian traffic on Feb. 2, 2026.

Border crossings to Gaza were temporarily closed amid Operation Roaring Lion

Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) noted on March 2 that “Israel is not arbitrarily blocking aid into Gaza.”

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Egypt wants return of PA to Gaza border crossing, Palestinians say

The terminal, the only crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, has been under Hamas' control since its violent takeover of the Gaza Strip in 2007.

JUNE 7, 2023ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian security forces loyal to Hamas guard at the Rafah border crossing to Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip

Egypt to increase trade with Gaza starting Sunday - report

Egypt will reportedly allow increased trade and travel through the Rafah crossing with Gaza starting on Sunday.

OCTOBER 7, 2021ByTZVI JOFFRE
Palestinian security forces loyal to Hamas guard at the Rafah border crossing to Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip

Israel makes additional Gaza gestures ahead of Bennett-Biden meeting

Israel expanded the flow of goods through Gaza border crossings as PM Bennett is set to meet with US President Biden.

AUGUST 26, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
A PALESTINIAN POLICE officer gestures as he stands next to a truck carrying clothes for export at the Kerem Shalom crossing in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on Monday.

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza until further notice

The 365-sq km (141-sq mile) Gaza strip, controlled by Hamas, is home to around 2 million Palestinians. An Israeli-led blockade has put restrictions on the movement of people and goods for years.

FEBRUARY 9, 2021ByREUTERS
A Palestinian woman waits before leaving Rafah border crossing with Egypt, which was reopened for the first time since it was closed in March over Covid-19 concerns, in the southern Gaza strip August 11, 2020.

Egypt opens Gaza border crossing for first time since September

The Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip has been of particular concern for the spread of the coronavirus due to its high population density.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020ByCODY LEVINE
Security forces loyal Hamas stand guard at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 12, 2020.

Egypt's Sisi orders Gaza border opened for Ramadan, leader says on Twitter

The border with the Palestinian territory is mostly shut but opens at regular intervals. This would be the longest single opening in years.

MAY 18, 2018ByREUTERS
A woman waits for a travel permit to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing after it was opened by Egyptian authorities for humanitarian cases, in the southern Gaza Strip February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Egypt to temporarily open Rafah border crossing

Egypt last opened the crossing more than two weeks ago.

APRIL 11, 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

Egypt closes Rafah crossing early

The Palestinian Embassy in the Egyptian capital did not say why the crossing was closed early.

FEBRUARY 22, 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

Egypt temporarily opens Rafah crossing

Pictures shared on Twitter on Wednesday show dozens of Palestinian standing in crowded spaces in the passageway.

FEBRUARY 21, 2018ByADAM RASGON
A woman waits for a travel permit to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing after it was opened by Egyptian authorities for humanitarian cases, in the southern Gaza Strip February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

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