Little Lama was just about to escape a war zone for treatment on her shattered leg. Then Israel invaded Rafah
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Little Lama was just about to escape a war zone for treatment on her shattered leg. Then Israel invaded Rafah

ABC  

Ten-year-old Lama was dressed and her bag packed to escape Gaza when Israel invaded Rafah and closed the only crossing out of the enclave. She had been granted special permission by Israeli and Egyptian officials to leave the enclave through the Rafah crossing after her leg was shattered during an Israeli attack on her home earlier this year. But since Israel invaded Rafah on May 7, all civilian entry and exit routes have gone, even for urgent medical evacuations. OCHA estimates at least 700 critically ill and injured patients have been unable to leave Gaza to get medical treatment abroad since the Rafah closure.

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Israel closing Rafah a ‘death sentence’ for thousands of ill and wounded
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Israel closing Rafah a ‘death sentence’ for thousands of ill and wounded

Al Jazeera  

The stories of three people who desperately need to leave Gaza for treatment, and the dark future they are staring at as a result of Israel’s actions. “I’ve lost so much weight because my weak lungs mean I can’t even eat.” Osama stays with Abdul Majeed in the hospital, day and night. “Abdel Majeed’s not just my brother; he’s my …

Australian volunteer doctor in Gaza 'stranded' after Israel's closure of Rafah crossing
7 months ago

Australian volunteer doctor in Gaza 'stranded' after Israel's closure of Rafah crossing

ABC  

An Australian volunteer doctor in Gaza has become trapped in the war zone after Israel's seizure and closure of the Rafah border crossing. US and UK find solution to get doctors out Dr Albeiruti was working with a team of other volunteer doctors — including from the US, the United Kingdom, and Jordan — at the European Hospital in Gaza's …

The Latest | Palestinians flee Rafah as Netanyahu vows to widen Gaza assault despite US warnings
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Latest | Palestinians flee Rafah as Netanyahu vows to widen Gaza assault despite US warnings

Associated Press  

Tens of thousands of displaced and exhausted Palestinians have packed up their tents and other belongings and fled the southern city of Rafah for other parts of Gaza, according to the United Nations. “It’s like we’re sheep.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a U.S. threat to withhold some weapons would not deter Israel from expanding its offensive …

Israel says reopening key Gaza border point as it steps up Rafah attacks
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel says reopening key Gaza border point as it steps up Rafah attacks

Al Jazeera  

Israeli forces also pound central Gaza as negotiations continue in Egypt for a ceasefire in the enclave. Israel claims it is reopening the main crossing point for humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip as its military launched new attacks across the Palestinian territory and was building its offensive on southern Rafah despite ongoing talks for a ceasefire. The Ministry …

Rafah attack despite Hamas nod for truce sparks concern
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafah attack despite Hamas nod for truce sparks concern

China Daily  

Palestinians displaced from Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip following an evacuation order by the Israeli army arrive in Khan Younis on Monday. AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE After Hamas accepted cease-fire proposals brokered by Egypt and Qatar, Israel's latest attack on Rafah has again dampened hopes of a long-awaited truce and raised concerns of even more suffering in the Gaza Strip. Dennis …

Gaza aid 'choked off' after Israel seizes Rafah border crossing
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Gaza aid 'choked off' after Israel seizes Rafah border crossing

ABC  

In short: Israeli forces seized the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday, and closed the flow of humanitarian aid through the checkpoint. Israeli forces seized the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday, and closed the flow of humanitarian aid through the checkpoint. Aid agencies are warning of a …

Live updates | Deadly strikes across Gaza as Israel makes plans to evacuate civilians from Rafah
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Live updates | Deadly strikes across Gaza as Israel makes plans to evacuate civilians from Rafah

Associated Press  

Israeli airstrikes hit the central Gaza Strip and the southern city of Rafah on the border with Egypt overnight into Friday, killing nearly two dozen people including women and children, witnesses and hospital officials said. “I saw people needing food, water, sanitation issues.. We need to get humanitarian aid in.” Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, sparked by the militant …

Egypt's Rafah border with Gaza is key for aid coming in and people leaving for safety
1 year, 1 month ago

Egypt's Rafah border with Gaza is key for aid coming in and people leaving for safety

NPR  

Egypt's Rafah border with Gaza is key for aid coming in and people leaving for safety Enlarge this image toggle caption Aya Batrawy/NPR Aya Batrawy/NPR RAFAH, Egypt — A dusty, remote border crossing on the tip of Egypt's North Sinai has become the focus of international attention because it is currently the only way in and out of the Gaza …

Rafah crossing opens briefly to allow some foreigners, wounded to exit Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Rafah crossing opens briefly to allow some foreigners, wounded to exit Gaza

Al Jazeera  

A border crossing linking Egypt with the Gaza Strip has temporarily opened to allow a limited number of critically wounded people and foreign nationals to exit, as Israeli forces press on with their ground and aerial offensive on the besieged enclave. Some 500 people overall were expected to leave Gaza on Wednesday through the Egypt-controlled Rafah crossing that opened for …

Rafah crossing linking war-torn Gaza to Egypt opens
1 year, 1 month ago

Rafah crossing linking war-torn Gaza to Egypt opens

Al Jazeera  

More than 500 foreigners, dual nationals and dozens of injured Palestinians are allowed to leave the war-torn enclave. More than 500 foreign nationals and dual citizens will be allowed to leave the enclave, the Gaza Borders and Crossings Authority said in a statement verified by Al Jazeera’s Sanad Agency. Convoys of desperately needed aid have been trickling in Gaza through …

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