Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.

Key Rafah border crossing with Egypt to be reopened after nearly two years for only 'limited movement of people'.

Key Rafah border with Egypt reopens after nearly two years for 'limited movement of people' during security trial.

Approximately 20,000 Palestinians expected to leave territory for urgent medical care abroad

The Rafah crossing’s pilot opening begins amid confusion as Gaza’s patients face unclear criteria, limited travel slots.

Gaza's Health Ministry says 20,000 desperately need medical treatment abroad as details from Israel remain slim.

Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.

RAFAH: Palestinians were on Monday awaiting a full reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, after Israel partially reopened it a day earlier, nearly two years after…

Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.

Over 20,000 injured and wounded Palestinians are awaiting medical treatment as Israel permits 50 out at a time

Tens of thousands of ill and wounded Palestinians await evacuation as diplomatic efforts inch forward

Very few patients leave Gaza on the first day of opening as critics say 'no information, no promises' from Israel.

Israeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing on first day.

Only 12 Palestinians entered Gaza through Rafah while five patients and their escorts were allowed to leave for Egypt.

Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.

Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.

A small number of Palestinians from Gaza have started crossing into Egypt for medical treatment after Israel allowed a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing. It had been…

Thousands are awaiting medical treatment

Al-Shifa Hospital director says blocking medical evacuations through Rafah crossing could be 'death sentence' for many.

These were the updates on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Despite 'ceasefire', the health sector in Gaza continues to suffer from shortages, destruction and lack of equipment.