Sick and wounded children begin crossing from Gaza to Egypt in first opening in months
Saturday, 1 February 2025 () A group of 50 sick and wounded Palestinian children began crossing through Gaza’s Rafah crossing into Egypt on Saturday for treatment. It is the first opening of the border since Israel captured it nearly nine months ago. The reopening of the Rafah crossing represents a significant breakthrough that bolsters the ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas agreed to earlier this month. Israel agreed to reopen the crossing after Hamas released the last living female hostages in Gaza.
The third round of the Israel-Hamas prisoner exchange has begun, with Hamas releasing Israeli soldier Agam Berger to the Red Cross in Jabalia camp. Two more Israeli captives and five Thai nationals are set for release later. In exchange, Israel will free 110 Palestinian prisoners, including 30...
Under the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, thousands of Palestinians have begun the painful journey back to their homes in northern Gaza. After being displaced for over 16 months, many are returning..
Four Israeli hostages, held by Hamas for 477 days, were released as part of the first stage of a ceasefire deal. Video footage captured their emotional reunion with their families at an IDF facility..
Saturday, 1 February 2025 ()
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