These were the updates on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
These were the updates on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Gaza patients in limbo amid Israel’s ‘pilot reopening’ of Rafah crossing
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Israel reopens Rafah crossing as more than 20,000 await treatment in Gaza
Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens with heavy Israeli restrictions and monitoring
Israel agrees to limited reopening of Rafah border crossing in Gaza
Only five Palestinian patients let out of Gaza after Israel reopens Rafah crossing
Palestinians await full Rafah reopening as Israel eases two-year closure
Israel to reopen Gaza Strip's Rafah crossing on Sunday, in largely symbolic move
Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt for limited passage of residents
The Rafah crossing’s pilot opening begins amid confusion as Gaza’s patients face unclear criteria, limited travel slots.
Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.
Only 12 Palestinians entered Gaza through Rafah while five patients and their escorts were allowed to leave for Egypt.
Twenty-five more Palestinians arrive in Gaza as 13 patients in need of treatment to begin evacuations through Rafah.
Over 20,000 injured and wounded Palestinians are awaiting medical treatment as Israel permits 50 out at a time
Gaza's Health Ministry says 20,000 desperately need medical treatment abroad as details from Israel remain slim.
