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Prime Minister’s Office announcement – 18 October 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu halts Rafah border opening until Hamas fulfills agreements. Period.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed that the Rafah border crossing will not open until further notice. Its opening will be under consideration in accordance with the manner in which Hamas implements its part in the return of the deceased hostages and the implementation of the agreed upon framework.

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