Gaza Crossing Reopens as Truce Holds
Part of composite article Global Hunger Hits Record 363 Million as War, Sanctions, and Climate Collapse Drive Crisis View full article →
The main passenger crossing between Gaza and Egypt is now open. This follows a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
For years, the Rafah crossing was mostly closed. Now, it is a scene of intense activity. Buses carry people out of Gaza, while aid trucks wait to enter.
Reopening this border is a major step in the fragile truce. It allows some Palestinians to leave the territory and permits more humanitarian supplies to get in.
The ceasefire, brokered by international mediators, remains in its early stages. The flow of people and goods at Rafah is seen as a key test of its durability.