The choreography of cruelty: Rafah's 'trial' reopening and the performance of siege

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : Israel and Egypt will screen all travelers, and European Union border patrol agents will monitor the crossing.
47% : The limited reopening, announced by Israeli authorities, underscores the ongoing control Israel exercises over Palestinian life, even amid a so-called ceasefire.
41% : The current "pilot" reopening of the Rafah crossing highlights the enduring injustice of Israel's blockade and the resilience of the Palestinian people.
35% : He warned mediators and international monitors to ensure that Israel does not exploit the reopening to reimpose or reshape the blockade.
35% : The Gaza Health Ministry reports that some 20,000 Palestinians are awaiting urgent medical care outside the enclave, including children, while thousands more seek to return home but remain blocked by Israel's restrictions.
35% : Hamas has vowed to continue defending Gaza's rights, calling for the international community to pressure Israel to end its decades-long policies of siege, occupation, and collective punishment.
33% : In total, more than 71,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its devastating war on Gaza in October 2023.
31% : Since the US-brokered ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, Israel has killed over 500 Palestinians in blatant violations of the agreement.

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