Gaza-Egypt border reopens nearly two years after Israel closed it, official says
Gaza’s only border crossing with Egypt reopened partially on Monday morning after Israel closed it nearly two years ago, according to an Israeli security official, allowing a small number of Palestinians to enter and leave the war-torn enclave.

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5 developments- Jan 26Israel agrees to reopen Rafah crossing only for Gaza pedestrians
- Jan 28Israel eyes opening Rafah crossing, Gaza's gate to Egypt
- Jan 30Israel will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure
- Feb 2Only center coverage:Gaza-Egypt border reopens nearly two years after Israel closed it, official says
- Feb 2Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic
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