# Rafah
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Rafah Crossing Reopens in Limited Fashion, Easing Gaza's Humanitarian Strain
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on February 2 for a limited number of two-way passages after being closed since May 2024 when Israeli forces took control of the Palestinian side. The move facilitates urgent medical evacuations and limited staff movement but remains constrained by security, infrastructure and diplomatic coordination, so broader humanitarian relief is not guaranteed.
Hamas Warns Any Conditions on Rafah Opening Would Breach Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas said on February 1 that any Israeli imposition of obstacles or conditions at the Rafah crossing would breach the Gaza ceasefire, urging mediators to oversee Israeli actions. Gaza authorities warned the mechanism for reopening remains unclear, with over 18,000 people in need of treatment outside the enclave; Israel conducted a one‑day pilot opening and said the crossing would formally open the following day.
Israel Says It Destroyed a 4 km Hamas Tunnel in Southern Gaza as Rafah Finds Fuel Concerns Over Militancy
The Israel Defense Forces say they have destroyed an approximately four‑kilometre Hamas tunnel complex in southern Gaza and released video of the operation. The IDF also reported finding weapons, explosive devices and rocket launchers in Rafah after a firefight that killed six militants; Hamas has not commented.
Caretakers Under Occupation: Gaza’s New Technocratic Committee Faces an Impossible Mandate
A 15‑member technocratic committee has been formed to manage Gaza’s civil affairs and Hamas has signalled willingness to hand over administrative authority. The committee may improve day‑to‑day services but lacks political power, security means and guaranteed funding, leaving the core issues of occupation and disarmament unresolved.