Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens, allowing limited travel as Palestinians claim delays and mistreatment

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Sunday, allowing limited Palestinian travel after a two-day closure, according to Egyptian state media. The crossing opened last week for the first time since 2024, a key part of a U.S.-backed ceasefire. Egyptian media reported Palestinians began crossing around noon. Israel hasn't confirmed this. Over the first four days, 36 Palestinians needing medical care and 62 companions were allowed to leave for Egypt, according to the United Nations. Nearly 20,000 people in Gaza seek to leave for medical care. The crossing's reopening is part of a fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.