COGAT, the Israeli military agency that controls aid to Gaza, said on Sunday that the crossing will reopen in both directions for Gaza residents on foot only, and that its operation will be coordinated with Egypt and the European Union. While the reopening of the Rafah crossing focuses on the movement of individuals, there are no clear details on the entry of aid in to war-destroyed Gaza. The Israeli government meanwhile dealt another blow to the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, announcing on Sunday that it will terminate the operations of Doctors Without Borders, known by its French acronym MSF, after it failed to provide a list of its Palestinian staff.
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Published at: 2026-02-01 22:47:11
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