Updates: Thousands wait for evacuation from Gaza amid Rafah opening
Gaza’s Health Ministry says 20,000 desperately need medical treatment abroad as details from Israel remain slim.
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Israel set to reopen Rafah crossing; but how many Palestinians can leave or return to Gaza?
Published On 1 Feb 2026
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