Bittersweet homecoming as Gaza opens briefly for returns
TL;DR
Palestinian Eatedal Rayyan reunites with her husband in war-damaged Gaza after nearly two years away, having fled to Egypt for medical care; the Rafah crossing reopened for limited returns, with about 21 Palestinians crossing back on Thursday, and Rayyan says life in Gaza is still beautiful despite widespread destruction as her family plans to live in a tent.
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- Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia BBC
- Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (February 2, 2026) U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (.gov)
- The reopened Rafah crossing in Gaza brings pitiful gains The Economist
- Return through Rafah: Palestinian women recount Israeli interrogation Al Jazeera
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