Israel says it will have ‘full oversight mechanism’ over Rafah Crossing
1/26/2026 9:36:07 AM
Israel says it would allow a “limited reopening” of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt once it recovered the remains of the last abductee in the Palestinian territory.
Reopening Rafah, a vital entry point for aid into Gaza, forms part of a truce framework announced by US President Donald Trump last October, but the crossing has remained closed with Israel blocking vital aid and equipment.
“As part of President Trump’s 20-point plan, Israel has agreed to open the Rafah crossing on a limited basis for the passage of people only, with a full Israeli oversight mechanism,” the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a post on X.
“The opening of the crossing is conditioned on the return of all living hostages and the execution of 100% effort on the part of Hamas to locate and return all deceased hostages.”
Hamas said it proved “all information” it has on the possible location of the last captive’s body in Gaza.
Reopening Rafah, a vital entry point for aid into Gaza, forms part of a truce framework announced by US President Donald Trump last October, but the crossing has remained closed with Israel blocking vital aid and equipment.
“As part of President Trump’s 20-point plan, Israel has agreed to open the Rafah crossing on a limited basis for the passage of people only, with a full Israeli oversight mechanism,” the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a post on X.
“The opening of the crossing is conditioned on the return of all living hostages and the execution of 100% effort on the part of Hamas to locate and return all deceased hostages.”
Hamas said it proved “all information” it has on the possible location of the last captive’s body in Gaza.