Israel Reopens Rafah Crossing After 2 Years; 70,000 Gaza Deaths Confirmed

• Israel announced the reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited movement after nearly two years of closure.
• The reopening allows Palestinians to enter and leave Gaza, subject to Israeli security clearance and EU supervision.
• The move is a key step in US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, following the recovery of the last hostage’s remains.
• Israel's military confirmed approximately 70,000 Palestinian deaths during the Gaza war, aligning with Gaza's health ministry estimates.
• The war was triggered by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, which killed around 1,200 Israelis, with over 470 Israeli soldiers also dead.

Why It Matters: Israel reopens Rafah crossing with limited movement, confirming 70,000 Gaza war deaths amid ceasefire efforts.