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Rafah Crossing Reopens Amid Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis

3/17/2026

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The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen for limited passenger traffic tomorrow after a two-week closure.
The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (Cogat) confirmed no cargo will be permitted.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 20,000 individuals awaiting medical evacuations, including 4,500 children and 4,000 cancer patients.
Rights groups warn the closure worsens Gaza's humanitarian crisis, with some returnees alleging abuses by Israeli troops.

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The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen for limited passenger traffic tomorrow after a two-week closure.
The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (Cogat) confirmed no cargo will be permitted.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 20,000 individuals awaiting medical evacuations, including 4,500 children and 4,000 cancer patients.
Rights groups warn the closure worsens Gaza's humanitarian crisis, with some returnees alleging abuses by Israeli troops.