Residents gathered anxiously at the Rafah crossing on the Gaza-Egypt border, hoping for a chance to leave the Gaza Strip amidst escalating tensions. The Rafah crossing has become a critical point of hope for many seeking to escape the ongoing conflict.
According to Egyptian news broadcaster Al-Qahera, Egypt has imposed strict conditions for those wishing to exit Gaza. The country has refused to permit stranded foreign nationals to leave through the Rafah border crossing unless humanitarian aid is allowed into the Palestinian enclave.
A local resident from Hamad city in Khan Yunis shared his family's plight with CGTN Stringer. He explained that they have been attempting to cross the border almost every day, holding onto the hope that the gate would open and allow them to leave. However, recent developments have dashed their hopes. "All of Gaza is under attack right now, so I ask the people out there who do care to find us a safe haven or at least get us out of Gaza," he pleaded.
The situation at Rafah highlights the broader humanitarian crisis facing Gaza, where access to essential services and safe passage remains severely restricted. As international attention focuses on the region, the lives of countless civilians hang in the balance, awaiting any sign of relief and a path to safety.
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cgtn.com
