Rafah crossing reopens

Israel reopens Rafah crossing for passage of Gaza residents from Monday

Opening on Sunday a 'pilot phase' to test readiness of crossing

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Israel kills 32 people in deadliest Gaza strikes in weeks

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ExclusiveGaza's governing committee to enter strip as Israel keeps iron grip on border

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After Israel buries last hostage, Gazans wait for closure on their dead

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Rafah crossing to open with Israel vetting passengers

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Hamas weapons to be bought in international programme, US envoy tells UN

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CommentI've seen MSF's work in Gaza. Israel's coercion of it is a scandal

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A convoy carrying Ran Gvili's remains drove to his burial place in southern Israel. Reuters

Israel's last Gaza hostage buried as Netanyahu attends funeral

Ran Gvili, 24, was a police officer who was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks

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Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency

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'The decision is final': Why some Gazans want to leave strip when border opens

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CommentWhy Arab states are so good at withstanding pressure to break up

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Court eases gagging order on suspected Israeli smuggling ring in Gaza

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School supplies boost Gaza aid as Palestinians wait for Rafah crossing to open

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Israel's 'strange and frightening' hostage hunt at Gaza cemetery

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A lorry carrying aid approaches the Rafah border crossing from Egypt into Gaza. Getty Images

Court eases gagging order on suspected Israeli smuggling ring in Gaza

Case made public days after The National revealed multimillion-dollar payments for delivery of 'dual-use' items

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School supplies boost Gaza aid as Palestinians wait for Rafah crossing to open

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Israel's 'strange and frightening' hostage hunt at Gaza cemetery

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Israel says remains of last Gaza hostage have been found

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