Gaza's Rafah crossing to reopen for Palestinians on Monday, Israel says

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Israel to Reopen Gaza's Rafah Crossing for Palestinians on Monday

Preparations are underway at Gaza's war-torn border crossing in Rafah, where Israel plans to reopen the gateway for Palestinians on Monday. The main crossing with Egypt, which has been largely shut since May 2024, will be opened in both directions for foot traffic only, with stringent security checks in place.

Only those who wish to leave Gaza and are sick or wounded will be allowed to pass through, with many expected to be patients in need of medical care abroad. The Palestinian health ministry says there are approximately 20,000 patients waiting to leave the territory.

The Israeli agency Cogat has confirmed that a pilot is currently underway to test the crossing's operation, with movement expected to begin tomorrow. However, only a limited number of people will be allowed through at any given time, with estimates suggesting around 150-200 individuals can pass through in both directions.

The reopening of the border crossing has been a key requirement for US President Donald Trump's plan to end the conflict in Gaza, but it has been repeatedly threatened by rounds of violence. In recent days, Israel has launched airstrikes that have killed at least 30 people, prompting calls for restraint from international leaders.

As part of the plan, Hamas is expected to lay down its arms and governance will be handed over to Palestinian technocrats, while Israeli troops are set to withdraw from the territory. However, the Islamist militant group has thus far rejected disarmament, leading Israel to warn that it will use force to achieve this goal if necessary.

The reopening of the Rafah crossing marks a crucial step towards resolving the conflict in Gaza, but many challenges remain ahead, including the need for a lasting ceasefire and the rebuilding of the devastated territory.
 
the more i think about israel reopening the rafah crossing, the more i feel like its just another band aid on a much deeper wound 🤕. we're still waiting to see if any real progress will be made or if this is just another way to ease tensions before things escalate again. 20k patients stuck in gaza can't just disappear. we need a real solution, not just a temporary fix 🚑
 
I'm glad to see Israel opening up the Rafah Crossing, it's been a long time coming 🙏. But let's be real, this is just one step towards solving the Gaza conflict. I mean, 20,000 people waiting to leave? That's a huge issue right there. And what about the conditions in Gaza when they do open up? We've heard all this before and then... nothing happens 🤦‍♂️.

And don't even get me started on Hamas not wanting to disarm. I understand their concerns, but we can't just keep living with an endless cycle of violence. That being said, I also think it's unrealistic to expect Israel to just up and leave the territory without some kind of guarantees that they won't be attacked again 🔒.

This is all well and good, but at the end of the day, it's going to take more than just one border crossing opening to solve this conflict. We need a real commitment from both sides to work towards peace 🤝.
 
🤔 just hope everyone can make the most of this opening 🌟 20k ppl waiting to leave is insane 🚀 think its gonna take time for medics & patients to get out, might need some drone help for those hard2-reach areas 🛸💉 anyway, cant deny it's a huge step towards peace, fingers crossed 💕 wanna see those airstrikes stop ASAP ⚠️ also curious about the tech setup for this reopening 🤖📊 hows they gonna manage all these patients & security checks efficiently? 👀
 
omg i feel so bad for those ppl stuck in gaza i mean 20k patients just sitting there waiting 2 get out its like my grandma needs surgery but cant leave the house 🤕 how can that be fair?

i saw some vids of the border crossing before it was closed and it looked like a normal day out 4 everyone until israel decided 2 shut it down now its all about security checks but i guess thats necessary 🚫

dont get me wrong i dont take sides or anything but i cant help but think theres gotta be a better way 2 resolve this conflict we need more love & less guns 💔
 
I'm so hyped about the reopening of the Rafah crossing 🤞, but at the same time I'm super worried about all the patients who've been stuck there for months 🤕. Can you imagine having to wait 20,000+ days just to get some medical help? It's like, what even is that? 🙄

I think it's awesome that the US President has made this a condition for ending the conflict in Gaza, but let's be real, we all know how these things usually go down 😐. And oh man, the airstrikes in recent days were really scary 🚨.

On a more positive note, if they can finally get this crossing open and get people out of there with medical help, that's like, super important for the patients' lives 💊. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly and we actually start to see some progress in this conflict 🤞🏼. Maybe it's time for us all to just take a step back, breathe, and try to understand where everyone's coming from, you know? 🙏
 
I'm keeping an eye on this whole situation with Gaza. The fact that Israel is finally opening up the Rafah crossing feels like a huge step forward, especially for those 20,000 patients who are desperately in need of medical care abroad 🤕. It's also interesting to see how this move is being pushed by the US as part of their plan to end the conflict - it'll be interesting to see if that actually sticks.

One thing I am a bit concerned about though is the fact that Hamas has rejected disarmament and Israel is warning that it will use force if necessary. That's always a recipe for disaster, and I hope some sense can be made of this before things escalate further 🤞. The challenges ahead are significant - getting to a lasting ceasefire and rebuilding the devastated territory won't be easy. But maybe this is just the push they need to get things moving again 💪.
 
🤔 I'm still trying to wrap my head around all the complexities surrounding this situation... It's like, on one hand, you've got these 20,000 people who are literally dying on the inside waiting to get medical help, and then you've got Israel being all cautious with their security checks... 🚨 But at the same time, I can understand why they need to make sure everything is safe and secure. It's like, what if there were more bad actors sneaking through? 🤷‍♀️

And it's crazy that this has been going on for so long... like, 20 years or something? 😩 And now we're trying to figure out how to get people in and out without, you know, triggering another round of violence... 💥 It's just so frustrating. I wish there was a way to get everyone to calm down and work towards a peaceful solution.

But hey, at least the fact that it's happening at all is a good sign, right? Maybe this will be the push we need to finally get things moving in the right direction... 💪 And who knows, maybe this is just the start of something beautiful. Fingers crossed! 🤞
 
🙏 I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is actually going to happen and people can finally get the medical care they need... 20k patients waiting isn't even counting those who've been stuck there since last May lol! It's crazy how much trauma & suffering the Gaza situation has caused. I hope that with Rafah reopening, we can start seeing some progress towards peace 🤞💕
 
Man, I'm so glad they're finally reopenin' that Rafah Crossing! It's been way too long since Palestinians have been able to get medical care or leave the territory. I feel bad for those 20k+ patients waitin' to get outta there 🤕. It's crazy to think about how many lives are bein' affected by this conflict.

I'm also a bit worried about Hamas rejectin' disarmament and Israel threatenin' force. We need somethin' more than just threats to resolve this conflict, you know? A lasting ceasefire is key, but it's not gonna happen overnight. We gotta stay hopeful that world leaders can come together and find a peaceful solution 🙏.

It's also crazy that US President Donald Trump's plan relies on the reopening of the Rafah Crossing. I wish he had more options on the table to end this conflict peacefully 🤔. Anyways, let's hope that things start lookin' up for Gaza soon!
 
Can't believe they're finally opening up that crossing 🙏💼. Been a nightmare for Gazans stuck inside with no way out. Hope those 20k patients get the medical help they need ASAP 💉. Still, gotta wonder if this is all just part of some grand plan to "solve" the whole mess... meanwhile, airstrikes killing people left and right 🤯. And what's with the ultimatum from Israel about Hamas? Like, can't we just talk things out for once? 😒
 
🤔 So I'm thinking, Israel's decision to reopen the Rafah Crossing is a good thing, right? It shows they're willing to take steps towards peace... but it also feels like they're trying to control everything. Like, who gets to decide which 150-200 people go through first? And what if Hamas doesn't actually lay down their arms? Israel's been saying that too, and now we've got another group of civilians getting caught in the middle.

I mean, I get it, there are like 20,000 patients waiting to leave Gaza... but have you seen the state of this place? It's a war zone. And now they're opening up this crossing just for medical care? It feels like a Band-Aid on a bullet wound.

And don't even get me started on the whole 'technocrats' thing. What does that even mean? Are we talking about some fancy new Palestinian government? I'm not sure if I trust it, to be honest...
 
this is such good news 🌟 finally after all these years we might be seeing some real progress on this whole gaza situation. i mean think about it, 20,000 people waiting to leave the territory just to get medical help or visit loved ones - that's a huge number of lives at stake and the fact that israel is willing to make a move like this is pretty remarkable. of course there are still so many questions and challenges ahead but i'm feeling hopeful for once 😊. maybe this pilot program will actually work as planned and we'll start seeing some real progress towards peace. Fingers crossed 🤞
 
man I feel so bad for the ppl living in gaza 🤕 they've been through so much already. it's gonna be a huge relief if israel reopens the rafah crossing & lets those 20k patients get the medical help they need ASAP 💊 hopefully this is just the start of something bigger tho, like a permanent ceasefire & reconstruction efforts to rebuild their homes 🏠💪
 
🤞 I'm so relieved when i heard about the planned reopening of the Rafah Crossing! Its been way too long since those gates have been open 🚪🌎 20k patients are waiting to leave Gaza and get the medical care they need, its heartbreaking thinking about all those people suffering 🤕. Israel's taking a big risk by opening it up but hopefully its gonna lead to some real progress 💡. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everyone can just live in peace for once 🙏. Its crazy how much work still needs to be done tho, like getting that ceasefire and rebuilding Gaza... 🌈💪
 
man this is gonna be super interesting 🤔... so they're reopening the Rafah crossing and everyone's expecting a whole lotta change 🔄 but let me get this straight, israel's got conditions attached to this, like only sick people can go through and all that? 🚑 it feels like they're trying to create some kind of pipeline for medical care, but what about the politics surrounding it? Hamas ain't exactly thrilled with giving up power 💔 and we're still waiting to see if the US plan's gonna actually work 🤞...anyway, I hope this leads to some real progress in the region, less violence and more hope for the ppl 🌎
 
the way israel is handling this situation is sooo complicated 🤯 like, they want to reopen the border crossing for palestinians who are sick or wounded, but only if they're going abroad and can't just waltz through without security checks... i mean, i get it, safety first and all that 💡 but at the same time, it's gotta be frustrating for those patients who've been waiting months to get outta there 🤕

and on the flip side, what if hamas doesn't follow through with their end-of-conflict plan? like, israel's gonna just sit back and wait? or will they be all "nope, gotta take matters into our own hands" and risk more violence 🔫? i mean, it's a total mess 🌪️
 
I don't know how they're gonna get all those people outta there, reminds me of the refugee crisis in Syria back in 2016 🤕. It's crazy to think that so many lives are depending on one crossing being reopened. I remember when my grandma traveled from India to the States back in '97, she had to go through so much hassle and paperwork. Now it seems like they're trying to replicate some of those old systems with this new plan 🤯.

It's good that Israel is finally opening up, but at the same time, I'm worried about all the violence that's been happening lately 💔. The US plan sounds promising, but we've seen plans collapse before, like when they tried to rebuild Iraq after Saddam Hussein 🤦‍♂️. Still, fingers crossed for a peaceful resolution and some much-needed progress in Gaza ❤️.
 
Ugh 🤕... just read that Israel's been doing airstrikes that killed 30 people in Gaza. And now they're reopening the Rafah crossing but it's only for sick and wounded people? Like what's the point of even opening it if you're not gonna let more people out? And don't even get me started on Hamas saying they won't disarm... this whole thing is just so messed up 🤯. And did you see that 20,000 people are waiting to leave Gaza? That's just heartbreaking 😔. It's like they're stuck in this never-ending nightmare with no way out. Can't we all just get along and find a peaceful solution already?! 🙄
 
I'm so glad they're finally opening up the Rafah crossing 🙏🌟. It's about time these 20k patients got the medical care they need outside of Gaza. The thought of all those people stuck in this war-torn place is heartbreaking 💔. Can you imagine being unable to leave your home or get proper treatment? 😩 Not only that, but it's also a huge step towards hopefully ending this conflict for good 🤞. We can't keep waiting and watching as innocent lives are lost 💀. I just hope everyone stays calm and peaceful during the process, especially with all the airstrikes happening lately ⚠️. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly and we start to see some real progress soon! 💪
 
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