US EditionIsrael announces limited reopening of Rafah Crossing under Trump’s 20-point plan
Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah Crossing for pedestrians after recovering the last hostage's remains, following a US-backed ceasefire plan to ease movement amid ongoing restrictions.
- Netanyahu's office announced late on Sunday that Israel will reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing for people only after locating the last Israeli hostage's body.
- Because all living hostages must be returned and bodies located, Israel demanded a `100% effort` by Hamas, with all hostages returned except Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, whose remains the Israeli military is retrieving.
- The Rafah Crossing has been under Israeli control since 2024 and is Gaza's main entry point, with three sources last week saying Israel may limit Palestinians entering to favor exits.
- Under the U.S. plan, Israel agreed a limited, inspected reopening, and Washington said the plan entered a second phase this month.
- On Thursday, Ali Shaath, head of a transitional Palestinian committee backed by the U.S., said the Rafah Crossing would open this week, while Egyptian soldiers guarded Rafah on July 4, 2024.
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Final Hostage Recovered As Rafah Crossing Reopens, Trump's Gaza Plan Enters Phase Two
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – The recovery of the final Israeli captive, Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili, during Operation Brave Heart in eastern Gaza City has removed the last major obstacle to reopening the Rafah Crossing, paving the way for the continued implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. Senior officials from Trump’s U.S.-backed Board of Peace confirmed Monday th…
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The AgeIsrael recovers last hostage body, paving way for Gaza’s lifeline to reopen
The remains of police officer Ran Gvili – held in Gaza for more than 840 days – have been identified and will be returned for burial, the Israeli military said.
Israel has agreed to reopen the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt for the passage of people after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) concluded Operation Brave Heart, which sought to return the remains of Police Sergeant Major Ran Gvili, the last hostage to be held in the Gaza Strip.Read more
Israel's government has announced that it will reopen the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in the coming days. However, it is necessary to complete an operation in the coastal strip. [more]]>
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