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02-02-2026
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, allowing Palestinians to re-enter Gaza after being closed since May 2024. The crossing was captured by Israeli forces, and its reopening is part of the first stage of US President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. Only dozens of people will be allowed to cross daily, and humanitarian aid and commercial goods will not be permitted. Around 20,000 sick and wounded Palestinians are waiting to leave Gaza for treatment, but only 50 patients and their relatives will be allowed to exit daily. The World Health Organization will oversee the transfer of patients.
Entities: Gaza, Egypt, Rafah border crossing, Israel, Hamas • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
Israel has announced it will ban Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) from operating in Gaza due to the charity's refusal to provide a list of its staff in the territory. MSF denied Israeli claims that some of its staff had links to Hamas or Islamic Jihad and expressed concerns that providing the list would put its staff at risk. The decision is part of a broader crackdown on international NGOs in Gaza and the West Bank, with 37 organizations being told to cease operations within 60 days for failing to meet new registration requirements. The move has been condemned by several countries, including the UK, France, and Canada, citing concerns over the impact on essential services. MSF provides significant healthcare services in Gaza, including 20% of hospital beds and numerous health centers.
Entities: Israel, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Gaza, Hamas, Islamic Jihad • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
The Gaza-Rafah border crossing with Egypt has reopened on a limited basis as part of the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Initially, 50 Palestinians will be allowed to cross in each direction daily, with no goods permitted to enter. The crossing is crucial for Palestinians seeking medical care and those wishing to return home. The reopening is a key step in the ceasefire's second phase, which involves increasing humanitarian aid, deploying an international security force, and rebuilding Gaza. Israeli and Egyptian officials will vet travelers, with European Union border patrol agents supervising the crossing.
Entities: Gaza, Rafah, Egypt, Israel, Hamas • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
At least 30 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, marking one of the highest death tolls since a ceasefire began in October. The strikes hit multiple locations, including an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent camp in Khan Younis. The Israel Defense Forces said the strikes were in response to Hamas's alleged violation of the ceasefire agreement. Hamas called the strikes 'a renewed flagrant violation' and urged the US and other mediating countries to pressure Israel to stop the strikes. The incident occurred as the Rafah crossing along the border with Egypt was set to open, marking a significant step in the second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire.
Entities: Israel, Gaza, Hamas, Palestinians, Israel Defense Forces • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes in Gaza in response to a ceasefire breach by Hamas, targeting terrorists, weapons storage facilities, and launch sites. The strikes resulted in at least 30 Palestinian casualties, including civilians, women, and children. The violence occurred as the Rafah border crossing with Egypt was set to reopen, a key step in the second phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office agreed to a 'limited reopening' of the crossing under President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan.
Entities: Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Gaza, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Rafah • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
The Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened with limited capacity, allowing around 150 people per day to cross, as part of Israel's agreement under President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan. The crossing was tested on Sunday and will be open to the public starting Monday morning. The movement of residents will be in both directions, but return from Egypt will only be allowed for those who left Gaza during the war and have prior security clearance by Israel. The reopening is contingent on the return of all living hostages and a '100 percent effort' by Hamas to locate and return the remains of all deceased hostages.
Entities: Rafah Crossing, Gaza, Egypt, Israel, COGAT • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
The Gaza Strip's Rafah border crossing with Egypt has reopened for a limited number of Palestinians to travel in both directions. The crossing was closed by Israel in May 2024, nine months into the Gaza war. The reopening is part of the first phase of a broader plan brokered by US President Donald Trump to stop fighting between Israel and Hamas. About 20,000 Palestinians need medical care outside Gaza, and thousands more hope to return home. Israel is still refusing to allow foreign journalists into Gaza, despite a petition by the Foreign Press Association.
Entities: Gaza Strip, Rafah crossing, Egypt, Israel, Palestinians • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
The article discusses the recent escalation of violence in Gaza, where Israeli airstrikes killed at least 30 people, prompting condemnation from eight Islamic countries. Israel has since announced plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing, a key step in the US-brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire. However, the move is seen as limited, with Israel allowing only 50 patients a day to leave Gaza, accompanied by two relatives, and 50 people to return. The article also reports on Israel's decision to ban medical aid charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) from working in Gaza, citing concerns over Hamas infiltration. The ban has been criticized by MSF, who claim it will endanger Palestinian staff and interrupt critical medical care.
Entities: Israel, Gaza, Rafah crossing, Islamic countries, Doctors Without Borders • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
The Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened after nearly a year, marking a step forward in Israel's cease-fire with Hamas. The crossing will allow some Gazans to return, and thousands of sick and wounded people to exit for medical treatment abroad. However, the cease-fire remains fragile, and the crossing will be strictly supervised and operated in a limited capacity. Israel and Egypt had disagreed over the terms of the reopening, which is part of President Trump's plan for ending the Gaza war. The reopening is seen as a move towards improving conditions for Palestinians in the war-ravaged enclave.
Entities: Rafah Crossing, Gaza, Egypt, Israel, Hamas • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
In February 2024, U.S. diplomats warned President Joe Biden and top national security officials that the Israeli military campaign in Gaza had turned northern Gaza into an 'apocalyptic wasteland' with catastrophic human needs. The warning was based on a cable compiled by USAID officials with connections to United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations, citing eyewitness accounts of scattered human remains and dead bodies left to rot in the broken streets. The Israeli military campaign was triggered by the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas.
Entities: Joe Biden, Gaza, Israel, Hamas, USAID • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
