Israel says Gaza’s Rafah crossing ready to resume operations on Monday

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Israel says Gaza’s Rafah crossing ready to resume operations on Monday in limited pilot phase, as thousands of sick and wounded Palestinians wait for urgent medical care abroad.

The Israeli military agency controlling aid to Gaza announced on Sunday that it will reopen the Rafah crossing between Egypt, but only for Gaza residents traveling on foot. The operation is set to be coordinated with Egypt and the European Union. A complex has been built at the crossing to serve as a screening facility for Palestinians.

Rafah is the only border crossing in Gaza not controlled by Israel, but it was seized by Israeli forces in 2024 during their conflict with Gaza. The crossing's reopening marks an "uncomfortable dynamic" according to Al Jazeera reporter Hani Mahmoud, who noted that Palestinians want to leave for medical care or education but are worried they won't be able to return.

About 80,000 Palestinians who left Gaza during the war are seeking to return, and an estimated 22,000 wounded and sick individuals need treatment abroad. Egyptian officials reported that up to 50 Palestinian patients will be processed on Sunday to cross into Egypt for treatment, with around 200 people expected to transit daily in both directions.

Reopening the crossing was a key requirement of the US ceasefire plan, but violence has repeatedly disrupted it. On Sunday, Israeli forces carried out attacks across Gaza, killing at least three people. The Israeli government announced that it will terminate the humanitarian operations of Doctors Without Borders due to its failure to provide lists of Palestinian staff, citing concerns over aid organisation transparency.

Critics argue that Israel's actions are part of a broader strategy to target the Palestinian healthcare system and create dependency on international aid.
 
I dont get why israel cant just let ppl leave for medical care like normal 🤔? its not that hard to open up that crossing, but noooo they gotta make it super complicated with screening facilities and whatnot... meanwhile 22k people are dyin over here and theyre stuck 💀. And now theyre also messin with doctors without borders? whats next? terminating food aid? 🍔🤷‍♂️ its like israel doesnt even care about the ppl livin in gaza anymore 👎
 
🤔 "The biggest risk is not taking any risk." I think this is what's happening here - Israel wants to open up Rafah crossing but it's like they're playing with fire, trying to test the waters without actually doing much to help the people in need. They keep saying one thing but then go and do another that just undermines trust. 😒
 
This is all so complicated 🤯... I just want to see some normalcy in Gaza, you know? The fact that thousands of people are waiting for urgent medical care abroad is heartbreaking. And now that Rafah crossing is about to reopen, it's like a double-edged sword - on one hand, it'll bring in aid and hopefully some relief; on the other hand, Palestinians might be worried they won't be able to return home 🤞.

I don't think anyone wants Israel to just shut down the whole thing or make it impossible for people to leave and come back. The EU's involvement is a good sign that there are people trying to find some middle ground here 🙏. But at the same time, I get why critics would say that this strategy sounds like it's aimed at creating dependency on international aid... just seems like a lot of back-and-forth. Can't we all just try to be more considerate and understanding towards each other? 💕
 
This is insane 🤯! First they block it, then they reopen it, but still only for foot traffic? What's the point if people can't even get a ride? And what about those 80k folks who left Gaza? They're stuck out here and can't even get back in? 🚫 The EU is involved now which is good but I think there's more to this than meets the eye. They're trying to control who gets in and out, like they're running some kinda experiment 🧬. And what about Doctors Without Borders? It's just another way to strangle Gaza's healthcare system 💉. Something's fishy here...
 
🤔 so like i dont know how israel gonna manage this, reopening the rafah crossing but only for palestinians traveling on foot? its not even about convenience, its life or death situation here... those thousands of ppl waiting 4 urgent medical care gotta move now or die. and whats w/ docs without borders getting terminated b/c they cant provide a list of staff? sounds like israel's just trying 2 keep ppl in a cycle of dependency on international aid...
 
So the Rafah crossing is finally opening up again 🤞... but it's like, super limited, you know? Only for foot travelers, which is basically a joke when we're talking about thousands of people who need life-saving medical care 🚑. I mean, what's the point of reopening it if they can't even get proper vetting and screening in place? 🤔 It's like Israel's just trying to buy time or distract us from the real issue - which is that their blockade is basically killing Palestinians left and right 💀.

And don't even get me started on the screening facility they're setting up at the crossing 🚪. I'm all for security, but come on! You can't seriously expect a complex system to work out in like 24 hours with thousands of people waiting? 🕰️ It's just gonna be chaos, and innocent lives are gonna get caught in the crossfire 🤦‍♀️.

Meanwhile, Doctors Without Borders is getting kicked out for not providing transparency 🚫. Like, isn't that what humanitarian organizations are supposed to do? Transparency and accountability? 🤷‍♂️ It just feels like Israel's trying to control every aspect of this situation, from aid distribution to medical care to refugee returns... it's a recipe for disaster 😬
 
🚨💉 Just think about this, like 80k Palestinians left Gaza in 2024, now they wanna go back, but they're worried 'cause of the conflict 😬. This is crazy! I'm seeing some stats that say 22k wounded and sick individuals need treatment abroad, which is like, a huge number 🤯.

And you know what's even crazier? The crossing was seized by Israeli forces in 2024, can you believe it? 🤔. It's been closed ever since, but now they're saying it'll reopen on Monday, just for Gaza residents traveling on foot 🚶‍♂️.

I'm seeing some charts that show like 50 Palestinian patients are being processed to cross into Egypt on Sunday, and around 200 people expected to transit daily in both directions 📈. This is huge! It's like a big operation 💪.

But what really gets me is the news about Doctors Without Borders. Like, why is Israel terminating their humanitarian operations? 🤷‍♂️ Is this just part of some bigger strategy to target the Palestinian healthcare system? I don't know, but it sounds suspicious to me 😒.

Anyway, I'm keeping an eye on this situation, and I'll be posting updates with more stats and charts as they come in 💻.
 
"It takes a village to raise a child... but sometimes it feels like we're all just trying to get our kids (and ourselves) treated in time for school/dinner/appointments without getting stuck in an endless loop of bureaucratic red tape 🤯💉"
 
So they're finally reopening the Rafah crossing 🤞 after all the drama and bloodshed in Gaza. I feel bad for those 22k Palestinians who need medical care abroad, it's just not fair that they have to wait this long. The fact that only foot traffic will be allowed is kinda weird tho... why can't we just have a proper humanitarian effort here? 🤔

And btw, what's with all the back-and-forth between Israel and Egypt on how to handle the crossing? It's like they're trying to pass the buck instead of actually helping people. And now Doctors Without Borders is getting axed over some administrative issue... that's just cruel 🙅‍♂️.

I think it's time for us all to step back and reevaluate what's going on in Gaza. We need to find a way to get those sick and wounded folks the help they need without making them wait any longer than necessary 💔.
 
🤦‍♂️ another reopening of Rafah crossing... like they haven't tried that a million times already 🙄. Can't they just get it together? These people have been waiting for months, even years, to get medical care abroad, and now it's all dependent on Israel's "uncomfortable dynamic" 😒. I mean, what is this, some kind of human chess game? 💡 thousands of sick and wounded folks stuck in limbo because they can't agree on how to get them out of Gaza 🤕.

And another thing, 80,000 people who left during the war are trying to come back... that's a lot of drama 🎭. Like, I get it, Israel needs to secure its borders, but come on, let them return and just process them through the crossing like normal people 👣. It's not rocket science 💫. Can't we all just try to help each other out here? 🤝
 
It's been a long time since I've seen people stuck between a rock and a hard place like this... thousands waiting for medical help, but there's always some obstacle in the way 🤕. Israel's got its reasons, I get it, security concerns and all that. But does it have to hurt so many innocent people? 80,000 Palestinians have lost their homes, their livelihoods... is it really worth all this stress and uncertainty? 😩

I remember when my sister used to volunteer at a hospital in Gaza back in the day, she said the system was overwhelmed, but everyone just kept coming. Now, I see that same desperation on people's faces here. It's just... can't we find a way to work together for once? 💔
 
I don’t usually comment but... this reopening of the Rafah crossing is super complicated 🤯. I mean, it's great that thousands of Palestinians will finally get access to urgent medical care abroad, but at the same time, it's all about coordination with Egypt and the EU, which kinda raises questions about control 💸.

I'm worried about those 80k Palestinians who left Gaza, they're trying to come back, but what if Israel says no? 🤔 It's like they're playing a game of hot potato 🎲. And what about all the wounded and sick individuals? Are we just gonna leave them hanging? 😩

I don't know about all this criticism that Israel is targeting their healthcare system to create dependency on international aid, but it sounds kinda fishy 🐟 to me. Maybe they should focus on fixing the Gaza's healthcare system instead of opening and closing borders left and right 🌆.
 
Ugh, this is just what I needed - more bureaucratic red tape to make my life in Gaza even harder 🙄. I mean, come on, 80,000 people who left during the war are still waiting for a chance to return home? It's like they're stuck in some kind of never-ending limbo. And don't even get me started on the complexity of the screening facility - because what could possibly go wrong with more hoops to jump through? 😒

I'm not buying the whole "uncomfortable dynamic" thing from Al Jazeera either. I mean, it's just Israel being Israel, am I right? 🤷‍♀️ They're all like "we're reopening this crossing because it's a humanitarian crisis" but really it's just about keeping an eye on those 22,000 wounded and sick individuals so they don't escape or something.

And what's up with the whole Doctors Without Borders thing? Like, can't they see that Israel is just trying to strangle the Palestinian healthcare system? 🤯 It's all about control, folks. Don't fall for it 💔
 
OMG, I'm so relieved when I hear that Rafah crossing is finally going to reopen 🙏! It's been ages since these Palestinians have had access to urgent medical care abroad and it's heartbreaking seeing all those people stuck in Gaza with serious injuries 💔. The EU and Egypt are doing a great job coordinating this whole thing, but I'm worried about the return policy - what if they can't get back home? 🤯 Israel needs to figure out a way to make this work for everyone involved.

I mean, 80k people left Gaza during the war and there are over 22k injured ones waiting for treatment... it's crazy! And what's up with this Doctors Without Borders drama? 🙄 I get that transparency is important, but come on, can't they just provide a list of staff members already?! It's not like it's rocket science.

I'm all about DIY solutions and helping each other out, so I think we need to support these Palestinians in any way we can. Maybe someone out there has experience with crossing borders or knows some people who do? We should try to connect them with resources and help them navigate this complex system 🤝
 
Wow 🤯 this is all so messed up! Thousands of people are waiting for medical care abroad but can't even get back into Gaza because of the crossing being controlled by Israel 😩. It's like they're treating the sick as pawns in a game... 80,000 ppl left their homes & are still searching for a way to return 🌎. And now Israeli forces are attacking ppl across Gaza while the US ceasefire plan is all about reopening the crossing 💔. Can't help but feel that Israel's actions are just a PR stunt 😒
 
🤔 I mean, come on... The Israeli government is finally reopening the Rafah crossing after all this time? It's like they're trying to make it easier for Palestinians to leave Gaza, right? But at the same time... what about the 80,000 people who can't even get back home after leaving during the war? That's some pretty messed up stuff going on. 🤷‍♂️

And don't even get me started on Israel terminating Doctors Without Borders' humanitarian operations over transparency issues? Like, isn't that a bit rich coming from an organization that's always trying to make money off Palestinian aid? 😒

I'm also kinda torn about the whole pilot phase thing. Is it really just for Gaza residents traveling on foot, or is there more to it? 🤔 I guess we'll have to wait and see how this all plays out...
 
I don’t usually comment but I feel kinda bad about this Rafah crossing thing... Like, thousands of people are stuck in Gaza with no way out because of war, right? It's been 3 years since it was seized by Israeli forces 🤕. Now they're opening it up again but only for foot traffic which is just a bit ridiculous if you ask me. People need medical care and education, not just a chance to walk back and forth at the border. And what about the ones who can't even afford that? The 80k Palestinians who left Gaza are still stuck there while their family members get treated abroad 🚫. It's like Israel is playing with people's lives over some sort of game...
 
I'm like totally stoked that Rafah crossing is finally gonna open up again 🙌, but can we talk about how messed up this whole situation is? Like, Palestinians have been waiting for ages to get medical care abroad and now they're stuck in a limbo where they might not be able to return. It's so unfair 💔.

I mean, I get that Israel has its concerns, but it feels like they're just trying to control everything 🤷‍♀️. And what's with the screening facility? That sounds super invasive and racist 😒. We need to make sure everyone gets treated fairly, you know?

It's also pretty suspicious how Israel is trying to terminate Doctors Without Borders' operations. Like, what are they hiding? 🤔 I'm not saying it's bad that they're looking out for transparency, but let's not forget who's really suffering here 💕.

We need to keep pushing for peace and human rights, you feel me? 👍
 
I'm not sure if this is going to make things better or worse, but I think it's a step in the right direction for Gaza residents who need medical care ASAP 🤕. The fact that it's only open for foot traffic might be a bummer for those who are traveling with families or have mobility issues, tho 😔. But hey, it's a start! Can't wait to see how it all unfolds and if we'll actually see some progress on this front 💪. Hope they can get the necessary medical treatment to those in need 🤞. Also, I'm so tired of the drama surrounding Doctors Without Borders - just provide the info already! 😡
 
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