After months of closure due to the escalating Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has reopened for the first time since the latest outbreak. On November 1, the first group of foreign passport holders and wounded individuals were permitted to leave Gaza through this crucial lifeline.
Tala, one of the many who arrived at the Rafah crossing, shared her harrowing experience. \"This is the third time we came to the border and there are horrible circumstances with no ceasefire,\" Tala said. She highlighted the dire situation in Gaza, where shortages of food, water, gasoline, and other essential supplies persist, and the threat of sudden explosions looms. \"I'm just hoping for the borders to open, a ceasefire,\" she added.
The limited evacuation window offers a glimmer of hope for those desperate to escape the ongoing violence, but the situation on the ground remains precarious. Humanitarian efforts continue as the international community watches closely.
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Gaza's lifeline Rafah crossing opens for limited evacuations
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