Topic 284 · Answers
Gaza crossings: Rafah and the Yellow Line
Rafah crossing reopened on 2 February 2026 to what kind of traffic?
- Full commercial freight
- Fuel tankers only
- Correct answer: Limited pedestrian traffic
- Heavy vehicles only
Core Trigger: Rafah crossing reopened on 2 February 2026 to limited pedestrian traffic, after closure to Palestinians since May 2024.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 284, point 1
Which is/are correct? 1. The Yellow Line encloses roughly 53% of Gaza. 2. Israeli forces withdrew to it under the October 2025 ceasefire.
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Yellow Line: Israeli forces withdrew to this line under the October 2025 ceasefire, enclosing roughly 53% of Gaza.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 284, point 2
Who is the Board of Peace's lead Gaza envoy?
- Correct answer: Nickolay Mladenov
- Antonio Guterres
- Tor Wennesland
- Josep Borrell
Key Officials: Nataliya Apostolova heads EUBAM Rafah; Nickolay Mladenov is the Board of Peace's lead Gaza envoy.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 284, point 3
A 2026 Israeli map's Orange Line shows Israel controlling about what share of Gaza?
- About 53%
- Correct answer: About 64%
- About 40%
- About 80%
Orange Line: A 2026 Israeli map line shows Israel controlling about 64% of Gaza.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 284, point 4
By 4 August 2026, how many crossings had Rafah recorded in total?
- 9,821
- 4,929
- Correct answer: 10,128
- 11,282
Crossing Data: By 4 August 2026 Rafah had 10,128 crossings: 4,929 into Gaza and 5,199 out.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 284, point 5
Egyptian officials said how many patients a day could enter Egypt via Rafah?
- 100
- 25
- 200
- Correct answer: 50
Daily Caps: Egyptian officials said 50 patients a day, each with two companions, could enter Egypt.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 284, point 7
Rafah, in southern Gaza, is the only Gaza crossing with which country?
- Correct answer: Egypt
- Syria
- Lebanon
- Jordan
Venue: Rafah, in southern Gaza, is the only Gaza-Egypt crossing; it carries people, not goods.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 284, point 8
In which year did Israel disengage from Gaza?
- 2007
- 2000
- 2009
- Correct answer: 2005
Background: Israel disengaged from Gaza in 2005; its blockade began in June 2007 after Hamas took control.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 284, point 9
Which UN Security Council resolution of 17 November 2025 endorsed the Gaza peace plan?
- Resolution 242
- Resolution 2334
- Correct answer: Resolution 2803
- Resolution 1701
Landmark: UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (17 November 2025, 13-0-2) endorsed the peace plan and a Board of Peace.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 284, point 10
Which is/are correct? 1. COGAT is an Egyptian unit for civilian affairs and crossings. 2. Kerem Shalom is Gaza's main goods crossing.
- Only 1
- Correct answer: Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Other Crossings: Kerem Shalom is Gaza's main goods crossing; Erez is in the north; Zikim handles northern aid.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 284, point 11
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