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ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו מכנס כעת את הקבינט המדיני-ביטחוני, במשרד ראש הממשלה בירושלים
Shin Bet chief warns of smuggling threat, 'sham' Hamas disarmament ahead of Rafah crossing reopening
Ministers told anyone entering Gaza would be required to undergo security screening that includes metal detectors, facial recognition and scanning stations before being allowed through
Amir Ettinger | 01.28.26
דונלד טראמפ
Trump revs up next move on Gaza as Hamas faces test of ‘seriousness’
With the return of the last hostage Ran Gvili removing a key obstacle, US-backed plans move toward reopening Rafah Crossing and advancing Trump’s Gaza initiative, as Israel questions whether Hamas will truly disarm
Itamar Eichner | 01.26.26
מעבר רפיח מצרים
How Rafah crossing will operate: Egypt runs it, EU checks travelers, Israel oversees remotely
The move comes as the search continues for remains of hostages Ran Gvili, after leaders agreed to open the crossing despite objections in the cabinet and without linking the decision to the recovery of the last missing captive
Einav Halabi | 01.26.26
Netanyahu Cabinet becomes Trump’s rubber stamp on Gaza
Just a day after report exposed Cabinet’s lack of influence, proof followed: Rafah will open by PMO order, without a vote and in line with Washington; Netanyahu staged drama, pinned hopes on the Gvili search and let ministers vent
Itamar Eichner | 01.26.26
רן גואילי
New details: IDF search for Ran Gvili underway in Gaza City
After Hamas said its information led to searches at a 'specific location,' Israel confirmed a wide operation began over the weekend to locate the last slain hostage at a Gaza City cemetery, as the cabinet debates reopening the Rafah crossing
Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 01.25.26
Amid US pressure, Cabinet split as Israel weighs reopening Rafah crossing before last hostage returned
Ministers meet to consider US demand to reopen crossing before return of Ran Gvili; Cabinet hardliners voice opposition; Hamas says new searches for hostage's remains underway, as Israeli officials prepare for reopening, calling it a strategic interest
Itamar Eichner, Alexandra Lukash | 01.25.26
Sgt. First Class Ran Gvili and the Rafah crossing
Will Rafah crossing reopen only after Ran Gvili’s return? Statements vs reality
Netanyahu warned the Rafah Crossing is Hamas’ 'oxygen and weapons pipeline,' as Ben Gvir opposed PA involvement and Smotrich urged no move before the hostage’s return, but US pressure led by President Trump is expected to push cabinet approval for reopening from Egypt into Gaza before the final slain hostage is returned
Nina Fox | 01.25.26
ישיבת הממשלה בה לקחו חלק ויטקוף וקושנר
Netanyahu meeting with Trump envoys fuels hope for return of Ran Gvili
Israeli officials describe a positive meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but say it remains unclear whether Israel will open the Rafah crossing before the return of slain hostage Ran Gvili
Itamar Eichner | 01.25.26
Israel weighs Rafah crossing reopening as dispute grows over return of hostage Ran Gvili
Officials say a special effort is underway to recover Ran Gvili’s remains, with the Cabinet set to discuss both the operation and the future of the Rafah crossing early next week
Moran Azulay | 01.22.26
חתנו של טראמפ ג'ארד קושנר מציג הדמיות של "עזה החדשה"
Kushner presents US plan for 'new Gaza': amnesty to terrorists who surrender, 'free market' principles | Watch
Plan calls for phased reconstruction starting in Rafah, strict Hamas disarmament tied to rebuilding, new governance, free market reforms and major infrastructure projects including a port and airport
Moran Azulay | 01.22.26
שכונת א-תופאח בעיר עזה
Israel defies US demand, keeps Rafah closed as Gaza leadership fight deepens
Israel delays opening the Rafah Crossing despite US pressure as disputes erupt over Gaza’s future leadership and the inclusion of Turkey and Qatar;  Senior Israeli official: 'This is Kushner's and Witkoff's revenge on him'
Itamar Eichner | 01.19.26
No mention of Rafah: Gaza phase two raises questions, Israel weighs renewed military action
The announcement of phase two of Trump’s plan offered no clarity on the Rafah crossing, a key lever for securing hostage Ran Gvili; Israel is preparing, with US consent, to resume fighting Hamas, as Zini and Ben Gvir clash over who will rebuild Gaza
Itamar Eichner | 01.15.26
מעבר רפיח אמבולנסים נכנסים ל עזה
Political decision, military execution: how the Rafah crossing would operate and Egypt’s role
Officials say that opening the crossing is explicitly conditioned on the return of the last remaining hostage, Sgt. First Class Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held in Gaza
Einav Halabi | 01.08.26
מעבר רפיח אמבולנסים נכנסים ל עזה
More than half of Gazans who fled war seek to return as Rafah crossing talks advance
After Netanyahu’s US summit with Trump, Arab media reports Israel agreed to reopen border crossing; while unconfirmed, Palestinian and Egyptian sources say talks advancing on both crossing and broader Gaza administration
Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 01.05.26
אנג'לינה ג'ולי מבקרת בצד המצרי של מעבר רפיח
Meters from Gaza: Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing on ‘humanitarian tour’
The Hollywood star visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah Crossing as part of a ‘humanitarian tour’ for Gaza residents; she has previously criticized Israel and avoided blaming Hamas for the Oct. 7 massacre
News Agencies, Lior Ben Ari | 01.02.26
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