The Times of Israel3d
EU to redeploy monitors at Rafah Border Crossing in bid to bolster Gaza ceasefire
Italy says monitoring mission, which was halted when Hamas seized control of Strip in 2007, 'was launched at the request of Israel and the PA'

Hamas says it will release 3 Israeli hostages

 · 12hPolitico Europe
Hamas begins handing over 8 more hostages to Israel
 · 11dUSA TODAY on MSN
Gaza ceasefire begins, Hamas names three Israeli hostages to be released in first phase
 · 8hTASS
Hamas monitoring Israel’s suspension of Palestinian prisoner release
DOHA, January 30. /TASS/. The Hamas movement is keeping an eye on the situation related to Israel’s decision to suspend the release of Palestinian prisoners, the Qatar-based Al Araby TV channel reported, citing a Hamas source.

Rafah, European Union

What we know about the EU’s revived Rafah border mission
EU ministers agree to revive Rafah border mission
 · 2dEURACTIV
EU mission gets greenlight to return to Rafah passage in February
EU border experts deployed to support reopening of Rafah crossing
The European Union plans to deploy border management experts to support the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, diplomats confirmed to dpa on Friday. Member states have approved a revised plan for the EU Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point,
Khaleej Times on MSN3d
EU to redeploy mission at Gaza border crossing
The 27-nation bloc set up a civilian mission in 2005 to help monitor the crossing, but it was suspended two years later after the militant Islamist group Hamas took control of Gaza.
Anadolu Ajansi13d
EU stresses need for implementation of Gaza ceasefire deal without delay
It is now time to see fully implementation of agreement, release of all hostages, reach permanent end to hostilities, says European Commission spokeswoman - Anadolu Ajansı
Rafah redux: Will EU Rafah mission be effective? - analysis
Everyone agrees that EUBAM Rafah can play a decisive role in supporting the ceasefire," said EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.
Newsday13d
AP Exclusive: Egypt's chief diplomat urges Israel and Hamas to enact ceasefire 'without any delay'
An EU operation helped run the crossing, in coordination with Israel and the Palestinian Authority, for two years until Hamas seized control of Gaza. In Brussels, European Commission spokesman ...
Barron's13d
EU 'Ready' To Restart Gaza Border Mission After Ceasefire Deal
The EU is prepared to redeploy a monitoring mission to the Rafah ... but that was suspended two years later after militant Islamists Hamas took control of Gaza. The comments came as Israel's security cabinet met Friday to vote on a Gaza ceasefire and ...
Rafah redux: Will EU Rafah mission be effective
Today, EU Foreign Ministers agreed to redeploy it to the Rafah Crossing Point between Gaza and Egypt. This will allow a number of injured individuals to leave Gaza and receive medical care.”The European Union Border Assistance Mission to Rafah was established in 2005 when Israel withdrew from Gaza during the Disengagement.
omanobserver5h
110 Palestinian prisoners released in Gaza deal
RAMALLAH: Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel reached Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, their arrival cheered
consilium.europa9h
Sanctions against terrorism: Council renews the EU Terrorist List and related humanitarian exceptions
The Council renewed the list of those subject to restrictive measures by virtue of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and extended its humanitarian exception by two years.