Israel agrees to open Gaza border crossing with conditions

26 January, 2026, 01:00 pm

Last modified: 26 January, 2026, 01:04 pm

Israel agrees to open Gaza border crossing with conditions

26 January, 2026, 01:00 pm

Last modified: 26 January, 2026, 01:04 pm

Israel has agreed to allow a limited opening of the key Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, but has set tough conditions in return, including the release of the body of the last prisoner held in the besieged Gaza Strip.

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