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Gaza's border with Egypt to open on Sunday after almost two-year closure, Israel says

Although Gaza has four other border crossings, the rest are shared with Israel and only Rafah links the territory with another country.

Euronews

What to know about Gaza's Rafah crossing, which could open within days

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt could open within days

The Independent UK

A father awaits Rafah crossing reopening after 2-year separation from family in Gaza

Tens of thousands of Palestinians await the reopening of the Rafah crossing into Gaza so they can reunite with family

The Independent UK

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Israel marks the return of the final hostage's remains after more than two years of war and grief

Israel is marking the end of a painful chapter after the return of the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza

The Independent UK

UK wants to see ‘full reopening’ of Rafah crossing, minister says

Hamish Falconer called for the passage of both people and materials after Israel announced a limited reopening of the crossing.

Evening Standard

The Rafah crossing is Gaza's lifeline to the world and could open soon

Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, Gaza’s lifeline to the outside world

The Independent UK

Israeli troops scour Gaza cemetery for remains of final hostage as Rafah crossing remains closed

Israeli troops are searching a Gaza cemetery for the body of the last hostage, Ran Gvili

The Independent UK

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Israel agrees to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing if body of hostage is found

Israel agreed to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt for pedestrian passage only once the body of Israeli soldier Ran Gvili is found.

Euronews

United Arab Emirates plans to bankroll first ‘planned community’ in south Gaza

Exclusive: Blueprints describe a ‘case study’ community where residents submit biometric data to gain entry

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Gaza plan is a rebuff to Israeli extremists, but will soon be put to test

Blueprint presented by Jared Kushner shows unified Gaza run by Palestinians, with Rafah crossing to open next week

The Guardian - UK

Angelina Jolie Calls Aid Delays 'Costing Lives' During Rafah Crossing Visit Amid Israel NGO Ban

Angelina Jolie visited Egypt's Rafah crossing on 2 January, calling aid delays deadly as Israel suspends 37 aid groups in Gaza.

International Business Times UK

Israeli army takes journalists into a tunnel in a Gaza city it seized and largely flattened

Israel’s military took journalists into Rafah this week

The Independent UK

Five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza in response to attack on its soldiers

Meanwhile, Israel says it would open up the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, which would allow Palestinians to leave the Strip.

Euronews

Israel says it will reopen the Rafah border crossing. Here's what it means for Palestinians in Gaza

Israel has announced plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing in the coming days, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Palestinian man dismissed from Gaza border assistance role to sue EU

Exclusive: Mohammad Baraka’s case alleges discrimination on basis of nationality after EU counterparts were transferred

Axios

U.S. sees Rafah tunnels crisis as potential model for disarming Hamas

A U.S. official said Israel "needs to grow up" and not allow a tactical issue to undermine the Gaza agreement.

Axios

Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire after 104 Palestinians killed in airstrikes

The ceasefire was Trump's biggest diplomatic accomplishment.

International Business Times

Five Things To Know About Gaza's Rafah Border Crossing

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, part of US President Donald Trump's plan for the Palestinian territory, remains on hold despite calls from the UN and aid groups.

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The Guardian - UK

Scramble to shore up ceasefire as Israel hits Gaza with deadly raids

IDF says attack followed Hamas forces killing two soldiers, but both sides say they are committed to ceasefire

Axios

U.S. scrambles to save Gaza peace deal amid new clashes

"The next 30 days are going to be critical," one official said.

Evening Standard

Israel says it is resuming enforcement of ceasefire after strikes in Gaza

The IDF has said an alleged attack by Hamas was a ‘bold violation of the ceasefire’, and has halted aid into Gaza

International Business Times

Israel And Hamas Accuse Each Other Of Breaching Gaza Truce Amid Strikes, Clashes

Gaza's nine-day-old ceasefire came under strain Sunday after the Israeli army said it launched air strikes in the territory's south in response to attacks it claimed were carried out by Hamas militants against its forces.

Euronews

Trump says ceasefire to hold after Israel airstrikes on Hamas in Rafah

Trump says the ceasefire is still in place after Israel conducted airstrikes in Rafah, stating Hamas was violating the truce.

The Independent UK

Israel reaffirms commitment to ceasefire after launching wave of strikes on Gaza

Hamas allegedly carried out attacks with an RPG and sniper fire against Israeli troops

The Guardian - UK

Strikes hit Gaza after truce violations alleged – as it happened

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