Gaza Returnee Recalls Journey Through Rafah Crossing
February 5, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Palestinian Woman Returns Home After Crossing Rafah Border
A 75-year-old Palestinian woman has returned home to Gaza, marking a rare instance of individuals from the territory crossing into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing. Huda Abu Abed, who had been living abroad for an extended period, was part of the first group to re-enter Gaza.
According to reports, Ms. Abu Abed’s journey through the Rafah crossing was completed successfully, allowing her to return home. Her experience has been described as “humiliating” by the woman herself, indicating a stark contrast between her emotional state upon arrival and that during her passage through the border.
Details of Ms. Abu Abed’s journey are not yet available. However, it is reported that she was part of a group of individuals who crossed into Egypt through the Rafah crossing before being allowed to re-enter Gaza.
The return of Ms. Abu Abed marks an unusual instance of Palestinians from Gaza crossing into Egypt and back again. The circumstances surrounding her journey remain unclear at this time.
Ms. Abu Abed’s experience serves as a reminder of the complexities involved in navigating the borders between Gaza and Egypt. Further information on the details of her journey will be provided as it becomes available.
Source: Al Jazeera