The Rafah Crossing: A Vital Lifeline Under Tight Security Amid Gaza Crisis

The Rafah crossing has long been Gaza’s only international gateway not controlled by Israel. Now, amid ongoing conflict and a fragile ceasefire brokered in part by the United States, Israel’s recent announcement to partially reopen the crossing with stringent inspections underscores the delicate balance between humanitarian needs and national security interests. Is Opening Rafah Without Controls Risking American Security? Palestinians and Egypt push for an unrestricted reopening of Rafah, emphasizing medical access, family reunification, and economic relief for Gaza's two million residents. But Israel’s insistence on full security checks before allowing pedestrian passage is a reminder that any easing must...