Coverage dated January 31, 2025

Sick and wounded children begin crossing from Gaza to Egypt in first opening in months

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RAFAH CROSSING, Egypt (AP) — A group of 50 sick and wounded Palestinian children began crossing to Egypt for treatment through Gaza’s Rafah crossing on Saturday, the first opening of the border since Israel captured it nearly nine months ago.

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The Guardian
Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli hostages and freed Palestinians return home as Rafah crossing opens (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 31, 2025
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Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has opened for the first time since May
The Republic
Sick and wounded children begin crossing from Gaza to Egypt in first opening in months (opens The Republic)
Published Jan 31, 2025
The Republic's feed description
RAFAH CROSSING, Egypt (AP) — A group of 50 sick and wounded Palestinian children began crossing to Egypt for treatment through Gaza’s Rafah crossing on Saturday, the first opening of the border since Israel captured it nearly nine months ago.
The Guardian
Rafah crossing reopening cannot be underestimated – it hints at success for Gaza ceasefire (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 31, 2025
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Border has been closed since May 2024 for even the most urgent medical cases and evacuations are significant first step
The Guardian
Rafah crossing reopens for Gaza’s sick and injured children after months of closure (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 31, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Thirty-seven minors leave for treatment as three Israeli hostages return home and 183 Palestinians are released
New York Times
Rafah Crossing Reopens for Wounded to Leave Gaza for Egypt (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 31, 2025
New York Times's feed description
The border point had been closed after Israel invaded the southern city of Rafah in May but is opening again as part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.