The Egyptian-controlled Rafah crossing is Gaza’s main lifeline to the outside world that is not run by Israel. This article explains the importance and control of the Rafah crossing in Gaza, the role it plays in the conflict, the challenges in delivering aid through the crossing, and the reasons behind the restrictions imposed by Egypt. It also discusses the potential for Gazans to leave the area and the historical context surrounding the displacement of Palestinians in the 1948 war.
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At least 4,137 people have been killed and 13,162 wounded in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli strikes, according to the Hamas-controlled health ministry. Among the victims were 16 people at the Greek Orthodox church of Saint Porphyrius, which had become a refuge for around 500 people. The strike by Israeli fighter jets on a Hamas command center resulted in the death of a Caritas staff member, along with her husband and infant daughter. The conflict in Gaza has also led to the death of 46 medical personnel and the disabling of 21 health facilities due to lack of fuel.
