Gaza awaits the reopening of the Rafah crossing, with aid ready to be deployed
• Oct 19, 2025, 8:57 AM
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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, adding its reopening will depend on Hamas handing over bodies of deceased hostages as the two sides continued to trade blame over ceasefire violations. Humanitarian aid is still stuck outside the crossing, waiting to be able to enter Gaza and be deployed.
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