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| Ministers reportedly decide to keep Rafah Crossing shut, bucking US pressure amid anger over Board of Peace |
| 2026-01-20 |
| [IsraelTimes] A small group of senior cabinet ministers on Sunday decided against reopening the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt, bucking US demands that the gate resume operating as envisioned by President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for ending the Gaza war, the Ynet news site reports. The decision came amid Israeli frustration over the inclusion of senior officials from Turkey and Qatar in the Board of Peace’s Gaza Executive Board, which will be overseeing the postwar management of Gaza. Israel has also argued that it shouldn’t reopen Rafah in both directions before Hamas agrees to disarm and returns the body of the final Israeli hostage, Ran Gvili. Related: Rafah Crossing: 2026-01-05 Palestinian source reportedly says Rafah crossing expected to reopen mid-January, staffed by PA Rafah Crossing: 2025-12-21 Gaza mediators urge Israel, Hamas to keep truce after meeting yields little progress Rafah Crossing: 2025-12-13 Sissi not planning to meet PM and won’t without changes in conduct toward Egypt – official |
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