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Israel Reopens Rafah Crossing Amid Security Crackdown

1/3/2026

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Netanyahu Reopens Rafah

The Israeli government plans to reopen the Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza and Egypt after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made concessions to US President Donald Trump.
The reopening will include an Israeli inspection site on the Gazan side.
Israeli security forces are conducting a counterterrorism operation in Qabatiya following a deadly attack by a Palestinian that resulted in two Israeli deaths.
A full curfew is in effect, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are sealing off the attacker's home.
UN Chief Antonio Guterres urges the reversal of the suspension of international aid groups amid growing concerns over Gaza's humanitarian situation.

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IDF Arrests Terror Suspects

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), coordinated with Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), arrested 38 suspects across 15 villages in Judea and Samaria, including Hamas members and individuals linked to weapons trafficking.
In one operation, IDF forces seized over one million shekels in terror funds and confiscated illegal drones in Funduqomiya.
The operations involved multiple brigades and followed a deadly Qabatiya attack, highlighting ongoing security efforts amid rising tensions.

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Netanyahu Reopens Rafah

The Israeli government plans to reopen the Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza and Egypt after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made concessions to US President Donald Trump.
The reopening will include an Israeli inspection site on the Gazan side.
Israeli security forces are conducting a counterterrorism operation in Qabatiya following a deadly attack by a Palestinian that resulted in two Israeli deaths.
A full curfew is in effect, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are sealing off the attacker's home.
UN Chief Antonio Guterres urges the reversal of the suspension of international aid groups amid growing concerns over Gaza's humanitarian situation.

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