Families reunite in Khan Yunis after limited passage through Rafah Crossing
A group of Palestinians arrived at Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis on Feb. 22 after crossing via the Rafah Border Crossing, following Israel’s decision to grant limited passage.
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - FEBRUARY 22: A group of Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza after crossing through the Rafah Border Crossing after Israel granted limited passage on February 22, 2026. The Palestinians, who were reunited with their relatives, experienced moments of joy upon their return to Khan Younis.
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - FEBRUARY 22: A group of Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza after crossing through the Rafah Border Crossing after Israel granted limited passage on February 22, 2026. The Palestinians, who were reunited with their relatives, experienced moments of joy upon their return to Khan Younis.
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - FEBRUARY 22: A group of Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza after crossing through the Rafah Border Crossing after Israel granted limited passage on February 22, 2026. The Palestinians, who were reunited with their relatives, experienced moments of joy upon their return to Khan Younis.
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KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - FEBRUARY 22: A group of Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza after crossing through the Rafah Border Crossing after Israel granted limited passage on February 22, 2026. The Palestinians, who were reunited with their relatives, experienced moments of joy upon their return to Khan Younis.
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - FEBRUARY 22: A group of Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza after crossing through the Rafah Border Crossing after Israel granted limited passage on February 22, 2026. The Palestinians, who were reunited with their relatives, experienced moments of joy upon their return to Khan Younis.
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - FEBRUARY 22: A group of Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza after crossing through the Rafah Border Crossing after Israel granted limited passage on February 22, 2026. The Palestinians, who were reunited with their relatives, experienced moments of joy upon their return to Khan Younis.
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KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - FEBRUARY 22: A group of Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza after crossing through the Rafah Border Crossing after Israel granted limited passage on February 22, 2026. The Palestinians, who were reunited with their relatives, experienced moments of joy upon their return to Khan Younis.
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - FEBRUARY 22: A group of Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza after crossing through the Rafah Border Crossing after Israel granted limited passage on February 22, 2026. The Palestinians, who were reunited with their relatives, experienced moments of joy upon their return to Khan Younis.
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - FEBRUARY 22: A group of Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza after crossing through the Rafah Border Crossing after Israel granted limited passage on February 22, 2026. The Palestinians, who were reunited with their relatives, experienced moments of joy upon their return to Khan Younis.
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The arrivals were met with emotional scenes as families reunited after periods of separation. Relatives embraced outside the hospital, marking a rare moment of relief amid ongoing hardship in the enclave.
The limited crossings come as movement in and out of Gaza remains heavily restricted. For those who were able to return, the homecoming in Khan Yunis brought visible expressions of joy and relief as families gathered to welcome their loved ones back.
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