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Sick and wounded Palestinians from Gaza have arrived in Egypt after the key Rafah border crossing reopened for the movement of people.
The crossing has largely been closed since May 2024, when the Gazan side was captured by Israeli forces.
The reopening was supposed to happen during the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas, which began in October.
But Israel blocked it until the return of the body of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, which happened last week. It will come as a relief to many Palestinians who see it as a lifeline to the world, although there is frustration that only small numbers of people and no goods will be allowed through. END