Egypt reopens Rafah crossing with Gaza after nearly two years, Israel imposes strict controls

Egypt has reopened the Rafah border crossing with Gaza, ending a closure that lasted almost two years and allowing goods to flow into the Gaza Strip. Israel announced it would reopen the crossing on February 1 for the first time since May 2024, but described the move as largely symbolic and plans to impose strict controls. Israeli officials have warned that their security concerns remain despite the reopening.