Gaza's Rafah crossing to partially reopen after years of near-complete closure

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Israel has finally decided to partially reopen the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza, after years of it being shut down nearly completely. The move comes amid mounting appeals from humanitarian organizations desperate to get aid into the besieged territory.

The crossing, which lies on one of the main lifelines connecting the Gaza Strip with the outside world, will now allow pedestrians to pass through, but restrictions are in place. Despite months of lobbying by international bodies, there is no indication that this move is a sign that Israel plans to ease the crippling blockade further.

The decision has been made by COGAT, the Israeli Ministry of Defence body responsible for coordinating Palestinian civilian affairs. While it acknowledged that aid deliveries would be possible through the crossing, it did not make any mention of allowing an influx of humanitarian aid that has been long overdue in Gaza.

Movement through the crossing is expected to begin on Monday, and only pedestrians will be allowed to pass through. It remains to be seen whether this partial reopening will have a significant impact on the dire living conditions in Gaza or if it's just another step in a slow process of easing restrictions.
 
just hope they dont use this as an excuse to get more cash from us, you feel? its like, we get it, aid needs to go in, but we need some real change too, not just some token gesture like this... 4 months or so is a decent start i guess, but lets see how long it takes for anything to actually happen 🤔🚧
 
I'm actually kinda surprised they're doing this now... I mean, it's about time, right? The pictures of kids struggling to get aid into their own homes are heartbreaking 😔. But, at the same time, I'm not getting my hopes up that this means we'll see a major change anytime soon. It just feels like another tiny crack in an already massive wall 🚧. I mean, what's the point of even opening the crossing if we're just gonna keep all the aid trucks stuck on the other side? 🤔 And don't even get me started on how long it took them to make this decision... years and years have passed, and still no real progress 💔. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if this partial reopening makes a difference in those dire living conditions. Fingers crossed, but not holding my breath 🤞
 
I'm not sure what's goin' on with Israel these days 🤔... Openin' up the Rafah crossing, yeah, that's a start, I guess. Been closed for so long, it's like they're just tryin' to help out now 'cause people are gettin' really desperate 😕. Don't know if this is gonna make a huge difference or not, but hey, every little bit counts, right? Pedestrians only, though? That seems kinda... restrictive 🚫. I mean, I'm all for bein' safe and secure, but come on! Can't they just let some aid in without all the drama? Maybe this is a step in the right direction, but we'll just have to wait and see how it plays out... Fingers crossed, yeah? 🤞
 
I'm glad to hear that the Rafah crossing is finally opening up after all these years! It feels like something out of an old news reel, you know? Like back in the day, the crossing used to be a hub of activity, with people flowing in and out of Gaza. Now it's more like a relic of the past, but I guess that's progress for ya.

I just hope this partial reopening brings some much-needed aid into Gaza. Those living conditions are a nightmare! I remember watching documentaries about the Strip back in 2014 when all this started – it was chaos, and still is to an extent. It's like time just keeps standing still in there.

This move might be a tiny step in the right direction, but we need to see more effort from both Israel and the international community to get Gaza the help it so desperately needs. I'm not holding my breath, but a small win's a win, right? 🙏🌎
 
OMG, I'm so relieved to hear that the Rafah crossing is finally opening up! It's been ages since we've seen any real progress when it comes to getting aid into Gaza 🙏. I know some people are skeptical about this being just a small step in the right direction, but honestly, every little bit counts at this point. I'm hoping that this partial reopening will be a sign of things to come and that Israel's blockade might start to ease up soon 🤞. Let's keep our fingers crossed that we can get more than just aid into Gaza - the people there need so much more than just basic supplies 😔.
 
idk how much of a difference this is gonna make, feels like more of the same to me... i mean, they're letting people walk through but restrictions are still in place? it's all good on paper but what about the aid? they're not even mentioning that. seems like just a small step forward when we know how bad things have been for so long 🤔
 
Yooo 👀 so finally some movement at the Rafah crossing 🔄 after all these years! It's about time, tbh 😒. I know humanitarian orgs have been pushing hard for aid to get into Gaza, and it's not like they're asking for much - just basic supplies and stuff. But Israel's been super tight-lipped about any plans to ease the blockade further 🤐.

This partial reopening is a good start, but I'm not getting my hopes up 💔. We've seen this happen before, where they open it up for a bit, but then tighten things back up again ⚠️. Still, at least pedestrians will be allowed through, which is better than nothing 🙏. Fingers crossed it's the start of something bigger, though 🤞!
 
idk why its taking so long for israel to reopen rafah, i mean like, its been shut down almost completely for years already... 🤯 anyway, i'm glad some aid will finally be able to get into gaza tho, i'm sure the ppl out there are super grateful. but like, let's be real, this just a tiny step in the right direction if u ask me... it's not gonna solve all their problems or anything. still, better than nothing, i guess 😊
 
awww man... it's about time! 🙏🌎 i can only imagine how hard it must be for those people stuck in gaza, no access to basic stuff like food and medicine... it's heartbreaking 🤕. this is just a tiny step, but i guess every little bit counts, right? 🤞 let's hope it leads to more positive changes soon 💫.
 
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