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Qatar Pushes for Rafah Crossing Reopening Amid Ongoing Conflict

1/6/2026

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The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via spokesman Majed al-Ansari, is working with mediators to reopen Rafah crossing for aid.
Israel and the United States may delay reopening the crossing until the last Israeli held in Gaza is returned.
Israeli bombardments continue, violating the ceasefire and injuring people, including children.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari stated that humanitarian aid should not be used as political leverage.

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The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via spokesman Majed al-Ansari, is working with mediators to reopen Rafah crossing for aid.
Israel and the United States may delay reopening the crossing until the last Israeli held in Gaza is returned.
Israeli bombardments continue, violating the ceasefire and injuring people, including children.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari stated that humanitarian aid should not be used as political leverage.