Israel reopening Gaza's border crossing with Egypt

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Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with tight limits
By Haseeb Alwazeer and Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for a limited number of people on foot, allowing a small number of Palestinians to leave the enclave and some of those who escaped the war to return for the first time.

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Israel reopens Gaza border - with limits placed on crossings
Gaza-Egypt border reopens nearly two years after Israel closed it, official says
Israel Expected to Reopen Gaza's Rafah Border Crossing to Egypt, With Limits
Israel was expected to reopen the border between ‌Gaza ​and Egypt on Monday for people on ‌foot, a move that would allow Palestinians to leave the enclave and let back in those who ​want to return aft...

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Gaza's Border Crossing To Egypt Reopens But Only Few Palestinians Can Cross
Key Gaza border crossing reopens, a step forward in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
What to know about Gaza's Rafah border crossing
The crossing is adjacent to the city of Rafah, once home to a quarter million people but now completely demolished and depopulated by Israeli forces.

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Slow movement at Gaza border after Israel reopens Rafah crossing

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