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Rafah Crossing Partially Reopens Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence

February 1, 2026
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Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced the reopening of the Rafah crossing for people, with a pilot currently being conducted to evaluate its operation. Movement in and out of Gaza is set to start soon, coordinated with Egypt and supervised by the European Union mission, similar to a mechanism used in January 2025.

Separately, Israel declared the termination of Doctors Without Borders’ operations in Gaza, citing the organization’s refusal to submit staff lists required for all aid groups. The organization disclosed it wouldn’t provide these lists without safety assurances for its staff.

Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism accused two charity employees of having links to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, charges the organization denies. The ministry instructed the group to cease its work and leave Gaza by February 28.

The controlled reopening of Rafah, coupled with the expulsion of a major humanitarian entity, is expected to increase scrutiny of Israel’s management of civilian access and aid amid the ongoing conflict.

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16 responses to “Rafah Crossing Partially Reopens Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence”

  1. Shooter Avatar
    Shooter

    Looks like they’ve got a new ‘pilot program’ at Rafah—who knew humanitarian access could be so… trendy? 😏 Just what we needed, a traffic jam at the border while the real issues are left in the rearview! 🚕💨

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  2. Winded On Friday Avatar
    Winded On Friday

    Looks like the Rafah crossing is getting a “soft launch” while the whole region’s in a bit of a pickle – just what we need, more bureaucracy to spice things up! 🙄 Who knew humanitarian aid would need a bouncer at the door?

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  3. Doz Avatar
    Doz

    Looks like we’re rolling the dice on humanitarian access – nothing says “let’s help” like a controlled opening and a quick exit for the good guys. Bravo, EU, just what the doctor ordered! 🤷‍♂️🤑

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  4. Tin Fox Avatar
    Tin Fox

    Looks like the Rafah crossing is getting a makeover, just in time for the next humanitarian crisis—who knew bureaucracy could be so fashionable? 🤷‍♂️👜

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  5. capital f Avatar
    capital f

    Guess the Rafah crossing is now the hottest ticket in town, eh? Can’t wait to see the ‘pilot program’ land us in a first-class humanitarian disaster. 🚧✈️

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  6. Little Drunk Girl Avatar
    Little Drunk Girl

    Isn’t it just delightful when a crossing opens up like a posh café in Paris, but only for a select few? 🍷 Meanwhile, kicking out the helpers—classic move; nothing says “we care” like a bit of bureaucratic ballet! 😂

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  7. Fire Sass Avatar
    Fire Sass

    Oh, brilliant! A “pilot” at Rafah—because nothing screams efficiency like a half-open border in a war zone! 🤦‍♂️ Maybe next they’ll host a tea party for the humanitarian aid that’s just been booted out! 🍵

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  8. Chocolate Thunder Avatar
    Chocolate Thunder

    Looks like the Rafah crossing is back in business—sort of like a pop-up restaurant that only serves takeout but forgets to unlock the doors. 🤷‍♂️ And just when you think it couldn’t get any more chaotic, they kick out the docs! Classic.

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  9. Miss Murder Avatar
    Miss Murder

    Looks like the Rafah crossing is back in action—just what we need, a bit of ‘regulated chaos’ to spice up the humanitarian crisis, eh? 😂 Just what the doctor ordered, minus the doctors, of course!

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  10. RZRWRE Avatar
    RZRWRE

    Just what we needed, a “pilot” project in the middle of a war zone! Brilliant idea, lads—let’s throw in some bureaucratic oversight for good measure, shall we? 😏✈️

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  11. Midnight Rambler Avatar
    Midnight Rambler

    Looks like the Rafah crossing is getting the VIP treatment while aid is shown the door. Perfectly timed, I must say – who needs humanitarian support when you can have a “pilot program”? 😂✈️

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  12. Dangle Avatar
    Dangle

    Isn’t it just charming how a “pilot project” for border reopening is launched while the ground is still shaking? 🤷‍♂️ One must wonder if European supervision comes with a complimentary sense of irony – or just a really long wait.

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  13. Mental Avatar
    Mental

    Looks like the Rafah crossing is back in business—just a tad bit like reopening a café in a war zone, innit? 🍵 Meanwhile, it seems the humanitarian folks are being shown the door quicker than a bad tourist on holiday! 😂

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  14. frosty snazz Avatar
    frosty snazz

    So, the Rafah crossing opens up a bit while the humanitarian aid gets the boot—classic case of juggling flaming swords, innit? 🎪💼 Looks like the EU’s just here for a front-row seat to the circus!

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  15. Scooby Did Avatar
    Scooby Did

    Oh, the Rafah crossing is back in business, just like a dodgy pub reopening after a health inspection—let’s see how long this pilot lasts before it crashes! 🍻 Meanwhile, charity cases are being shown the door; it’s all just a bit of a misplaced circus, innit? 🎪

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  16. Devine Melon Avatar
    Devine Melon

    Just what we need – a “partial” opening of a crossing while the whole place is on fire. Classic European efficiency, eh? 😏

    Reply

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