Israel Reopens Rafah Crossing Partially
- The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt will reopen to individuals on Sunday, February 1st, according to an declaration from Israel's Coordination unit of Goverment...
- COGAT stated the reopening aligns with the current ceasefire agreement and directives from Israeli political leadership.
- As of 13:34:08 GMT on January 30,2026,this reopening represents the latest advancement regarding border access to Gaza. No conflicting reports or updates were found in searches of Reuters,...
The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt will reopen to individuals on Sunday, February 1st, according to an declaration from Israel’s Coordination unit of Goverment activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (COGAT) on friday, January 30th. Movement will be limited and subject to Israeli security oversight.
COGAT stated the reopening aligns with the current ceasefire agreement and directives from Israeli political leadership. Both entry and exit will require prior security clearance from Israel and will be monitored by the European Union mission, in coordination with Egyptian authorities.
As of 13:34:08 GMT on January 30,2026,this reopening represents the latest advancement regarding border access to Gaza. No conflicting reports or updates were found in searches of Reuters, Associated Press, BBC News, and The New York Times.