Jerusalem —The first week of the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was marked by confusion, and logistical hurdles, according to Palestinians attempting to cross and multiple sources who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity. On Monday, when the crossing officially reopened, only 12 Palestinians crossed the Rafah border in each direction. A Palestinian child waves from the window of a bus evacuating war-wounded patients through the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Monday. Palestinian patients and their relatives gather to board a bus in Khan Younis in southern Gaza before they head to the Rafah crossing on Wednesday. Tearful reunionsPalestinians coming from the Rafah crossing embrace as they arrive at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Thursday.

Source: Egypt Independent February 08, 2026 14:38 UTC