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Rafah crossing reopens for limited Palestinian movement amid Iran war
Updated On: 19 March, 2026 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for limited movement, allowing some patients and stranded individuals to cross under strict conditions. The crossing remains tightly controlled, with security checks and caps on daily movement, highlighting ongoing humanitarian challenges in the region
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Israel troops launch brief ground raid into Gaza. File Pic
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on Thursday for a limited number of people, marking the first such movement since recent Iran war tensions escalated following strikes on Israel.
According to Egyptian officials and humanitarian sources, the crossing has reopened in both directions, but only for a restricted group.

