The Rafah border crossing on the Gaza Strip border with Egypt has resumed operation.

The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has reopened for the first time since 2025 as part of the second phase of US President Donald Trump's plan for a cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. This was reported by The Jerusalem Post on February 1.

It is noted that the lists of civilians allowed to cross have already been approved by Israel, but only a few crossings are expected on February 1, as the authorities need to rehearse procedures and make sure that all identity verification systems are functioning properly.

About 10 ambulances are also preparing to enter the Gaza Strip to evacuate sick and injured Palestinians, the article says.

According to the newspaper, according to the agreements, negotiations on the disarmament of Hamas should begin after the reopening of the Rafah checkpoint.

Phase shift: Netanyahu is accused of delaying the implementation of the Gas plan

At the same time, Hamas agrees to discuss the surrender of weapons.

Ahmed Majdalani, a member of the executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), reported on January 22 that the Palestinian side accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately delaying the opening of the Rafah checkpoint and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. According to Majdalani, the establishment of the Palestinian committee for the management of the Gaza Strip means the transition to the second phase of the settlement.

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