Trucks carrying humanitarian aid and fuel line up at the crossing into the Gaza Strip at the Rafah border on the Egypt side, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Rafah, Egypt, October 17. REUTERS file
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Firstpost26-01-2026, 08:01

Israel to Reopen Rafah Crossing After Last Hostage's Remains Recovered

  • Israel announced a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing, contingent on the recovery of the last hostage's remains.
  • The crossing, a vital aid entry point, has been closed since Israeli forces took control during the war in Gaza.
  • The reopening is for pedestrian passage only, subject to full Israeli inspection, and requires the return of all living hostages and efforts to locate deceased ones.
  • The Israeli military is searching a cemetery in Gaza for the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage.
  • Hamas claims to have provided mediators with information regarding Gvili's body location.

Why It Matters: Rafah crossing reopening hinges on the recovery of Ran Gvili's remains and full Israeli inspection.

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