- February 15th, 2026
Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt only after completing an operation to locate and recover the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage believed to be in the enclave, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said late on Sunday...
Rafah Crossing Remains Shut as Israel Demands Hamas Hand Over Hostage Remains Amid Fragile Ceasefire
The Rafah crossing — Gaza’s vital gateway to Egypt and the outside world — remained closed on Wednesday, dashing hopes that aid convoys would finally roll into the devastated enclave. The closure came despite earlier reports that the lifeline crossing...
The European Union (EU) has expressed concern over reports that the Israeli military plans to continue fighting against Hamas until Rafah. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned that the conflict could spread throughout the region unless a cease-fire is...