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Palestinians line up to cross Rafah after rocky first day of reopening of Gaza-Egypt border crossing

A group of Palestinian patients treated in Egypt have arrived on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, hoping to return to Gaza with their families

The Independent UK

Now that Israel has admitted the Gaza death toll is accurate, don’t let apologists move the goalposts

Having rubbished the health ministry’s figures, they are now saying what matters is the civilian-to-militant ratio. See that for what it is, says Ben Reiff, deputy editor at +972

The Guardian - UK

Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border

Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure.

Euronews

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Met Police detective sacked for sharing 'overtly political' posts on social media on Gaza war

Rebecca Collens faced allegations of posting ‘overtly political’ material about the Israel–Gaza conflict at a misconduct hearing held on January 12 and 13

Evening Standard

Met detective sergeant sacked over ‘antisemitic’ post about Gaza

Rebecca Collens drew parallels between Nazi Germany and conditions in Palestine

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: EU and Iran tensions rise and China attacks Dalai Lama’s Grammy win

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Why tensions are rising between the EU and Iran China dismisses Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘political manipulation’ Injured patients can leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens Homes and businesses destroyed by landslide in Italy Star of Nigeria’s…

The Independent UK

US contractor sent Gaza plan to White House that would secure 300% profits

Exclusive: Gothams LLC’s draft proposal, obtained by the Guardian, suggests seven-year trucking and logistics monopoly

The Guardian - US

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Israeli police detain local officials suspected of pocketing aid sent after Oct 7 attack

Israeli authorities are investigating a group of local officials and businesspeople that investigators suspect siphoned millions of dollars of wartime aid being funneled to help people in the early days of the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK

Handful of sick and wounded Palestinians allowed through Rafah crossing on first day

Numbers Israel permitted to enter Egypt after reopening border were far lower than expected following delays

The Guardian - UK

Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return.

Euronews

Israel reopens Rafah crossing as more than 20,000 await treatment in Gaza

Over 20,000 injured and wounded Palestinians are awaiting medical treatment as Israel permits 50 out at a time

The Independent UK

Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited traffic

Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention.

Euronews

First medical evacuee leaves Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens for handful of Palestinians – as it happened

Only a few people will be allowed to cross in either direction daily

The Guardian - AU

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic, officials say

Egyptian and Israeli security officials say Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt has reopened for limited traffic, a key step as the ceasefire moves ahead

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Radio France Internationale

Sliver of hope for civilians as Israel reopens Rafah crossing into Gaza

Israel has announced it is partially reopening the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt following months of urging from humanitarian organisations, although the initial access will be limited to the movement of people. Rafah is considered a key entry point for supplies into the Palestinian territory, where…

The Independent UK

Gaza border crossing buzzes with activity after years of near-complete closure

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt is buzzing with activity as limited travel to and from the territory is expected to resume after years of near-complete isolation

Evening Standard

Peter Tatchell arrested at London Palestine march over ‘intifada’ placard

The human rights campaigner was carrying a sign that read, ‘Globalise the intifada: Non-violent resistance. End Israel’s occupation of Gaza’.

The Times of India

Who is Hussam Abu Safiya, Gaza doctor who criticised Israel in NYT op-eds, seen in Hamas military uniform

A Gaza doctor who sharply criticised Israel in two New York Times opinion essays is allegedly a colonel in Hamas, The New York Post reported, citing the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Jerusalem-based watchdog group NGO Monitor.

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The Guardian - UK

South African artist sues minister for blocking her Venice Biennale Gaza entry

Gabrielle Goliath says Gayton McKenzie violating freedom of expression after ‘highly divisive’ artwork Elergy banned from SA pavilion

The Guardian - UK

Children and police officers among at least 30 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Deadly attacks launched day before border crossing due to open as part of ceasefire deal

Euronews

29 people killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes, hospital sources say as ceasefire inches forward

The strikes hit locations in northern and southern Gaza, including an apartment building and a police station in Gaza City and a tent in Khan Younis, officials at hospitals that received the bodies said.

The Independent UK

Israeli airstrikes ‘kill 27 Palestinians’ in one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire: ‘Where is the truce?’

Grieving relatives told how they found the bodies of children in the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Saturday

The Independent UK

A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen's chances of walking depend on Rafah border crossing

Sick and wounded patients in Gaza desperate for medical evacuation have pinned their hopes on the promised reopening of the enclave's Rafah border crossing with Egypt

The Guardian - UK

Israel accepts health authorities’ Gaza death toll is broadly accurate, saying 70,000 have died

Israeli military’s U-turn in accepting official figures comes after years of attacking data as ‘Hamas propaganda’

The Independent UK

What to know about Gaza's Rafah crossing, set to open Sunday

The gateway to the world for Palestinians in Gaza — the Rafah border crossing to Egypt — is set to reopen Sunday after being largely shut since it was seized by Israel in May 2024

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