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02.02.2026

The Day of the Regavim Corridor Inauguration

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Palestine for 02.02.2026.

It displays 143 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.02.2026 โ‡ข The Day of the Regavim Corridor Inauguration
โŒจOn February 2, 2026, Palestinian editorial focus shifted from the logistical anticipation of the Rafah crossing's reopening to the restrictive reality of its operation. Morning headlines were dominated by the unveiling of the 'Regavim' security corridor, which editors framed as an Israeli-controlled sieve rather than a humanitarian gateway. While the first buses of returnees from Egypt and a few medical cases were documented, health officials countered this by reporting a lack of clear mechanisms for patient transfers, describing the day as a failed 'pilot' that left thousands stranded.
By early afternoon, attention pivoted to institutional governance as the National Committee formally assumed administrative duties in Gaza, following Hamasโ€™s announcement that it had completed the handover of civil departments. Simultaneously, reports intensified regarding lethal ceasefire violations in Beit Lahia and Nuseirat. Evening coverage was defined by legal developments in France, where arrest warrants were issued for Israeli citizens over genocide complicity, and by the death of Khalid al-Saifi shortly after his release from prison.
02.02.2026
00:20

08:16 (06:16)โ‡ขThe First Footsteps Through Rafah

โŒจPalestinian editors are focusing on the tangible return of Gazans through the Rafah crossing, emphasizing the arrival of the first group from Egypt and the transfer of patients (Felesteen News, PIC). Simultaneously, coverage highlights deep skepticism regarding the ceasefire's validity, noting ongoing Israeli military strikes and the establishment of a new inspection complex to monitor the border (Al-Quds, Palsawa News, Arabi21).
09:28

09:50 (07:50)โ‡ขThe Regavim Sieve at Rafah

โŒจPalestinian editors are focusing on the restricted movement at the Rafah crossing, where the arrival of the first returnees from Egypt is being met with the unveiling of a new Israeli 'Regavim' security corridor (Arabi21, Palsawa News, PIC). Simultaneously, coverage highlights a systemic challenge to humanitarian infrastructure, citing Israel's demands for UNRWA's dissolution and MSF's refusal to provide staff lists (Al-Quds, Raya Media Network).
09:55
10:19
10:22

11:11 (09:11)โ‡ขThe Regavim Sieve at Rafah

โŒจPalestinian editors are currently focusing on the restricted reopening of the Rafah crossing, emphasizing the first arrivals of Palestinians from Egypt and the implementation of the Israeli-controlled 'Regavim' security corridor (Ultra Palestine, Palsawa News, Arabi21, Al-Resalah). Simultaneously, sources are documenting a sharp rise in West Bank settler violence and home demolitions, framing these as systematic violations (Al-Quds, Al-Ayyam, PNN).
11:12
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13:38

13:39 (11:39)โ‡ขShattered Silence in Gaza's Tents

โŒจPalestinian editors are prioritizing reports of lethal Israeli violations of the ceasefire, specifically targeting civilians and tents in Gaza (Al-Quds, Palestine Chronicle, PIC, Palestinian Information Center English). Meanwhile, coverage of the Rafah crossing has shifted from the logistics of reopening to the 'Regavim' security corridor, framed as a restrictive Israeli trap that undermines the humanitarian movement (Arabi21, Al-Resalah, Raya Media Network).
14:07
15:31

16:00 (14:00)โ‡ขGaza Governance Committee Takes Reins

โŒจPalestinian media outlets have shifted their focus to the institutionalization of post-conflict governance, specifically the National Committee's formal assumption of power in Gaza (Sama News, Al-Resalah). Simultaneously, editorial priority is given to the bureaucratic procedures of the Rafah crossing, including registration mechanisms and travel criteria (Palsawa News, Al-Resalah). Reports also highlight continued Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon and ceasefire violations in Gaza (Raya Media Network, PIC, Al-Quds).
16:25
17:17

17:36 (15:36)โ‡ขFatal Cracks in the Ceasefire

โŒจPalestinian media outlets are prioritizing reports of fatal Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza, focusing on casualties in Beit Lahia and Nuseirat (Felesteen News, Quds News Network, PIC). Concurrently, a dispute has emerged regarding the Rafah crossing; while some sources report limited patient transfers, health officials describe the process as a 'pilot' lacking clear mechanisms, warning that delays remain life-threatening (Sama News, Ultra Palestine, PIC English).

20:09 (18:09)โ‡ขRafah Crossing's Fractured Transit Trial

โŒจPalestinian editorial focus is intensifying on the Rafah crossing's operational instability, with conflicting reports on movement and a lack of clear mechanisms for patient transfers (Al-Quds, Ultra Palestine, Sama News, PIC English). Simultaneously, outlets are tracking recurring Israeli ceasefire violations that have resulted in civilian casualties (Felesteen News, PIC), while reporting on a rise in prisoner deaths and mass arrests in the West Bank (Al-Resalah, Quds News Network).
21:26
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23:42 (21:42)โ‡ขBroken Vows in Gaza's Blood

โŒจPalestinian media outlets are emphasizing the lethal collapse of the Gaza ceasefire, documenting four fatalities including a child (Al-Quds, Palestine Chronicle, PIC). This editorial focus on military violations is coupled with intensifying reports from the West Bank regarding settler violence in Al-Khalil (PIC English) and widespread home demolition notices (Al-Ayyam). Concurrently, legal developments in France involving arrest warrants for genocide complicity have gained significant traction (PNN).