Israel wants to restrict the number of Palestinians entering Gaza through the border crossing with Egypt to ensure more are allowed out than in, according to an X post by Ihab Hassane published between 3:18 PM and 4:46 PM UTC on January 23, 2026. The post, which described the proposal as horrific, appeared during a 1-hour-28-minute reporting window ending at 4:46 PM UTC today. No official statements from Israeli authorities, Egyptian officials, or Palestinian representatives confirming or addressing the claim were available in sources reviewed during this period. This development follows President Donald Trump's appointment earlier today of Cyprus-based billionaire Yakir Gabay to oversee Gaza's rebuilding, as reported in a prior update based on an X post by journalist Zvika Klein between 1:16 PM and 1:46 PM UTC.
