First detected from France 24. Verified against 3 sources with 69% confidence.
Gaza residents displaced: At least most of 2 million
The Rafah crossing had been largely shut since May 2024, in the early months of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza
Gaza hit by strongest sandstorm in over five years
People were urged to secure their tents to prevent them from being blown away
The Rafah crossing had reopened in early February after being largely shut since May 2024, in the early months of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza
Gaza's main gateway, the Rafah crossing with Egypt, will open on Wednesday for limited movement of people in both directions
First responders told Palestinians to stay home, especially those with respiratory illness
Israeli strikes killed: At least 850
Israeli strikes wounded: 2,105
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