The Rafah crossing to Egypt has been closed since Israel captured it in early May, blocking the only route out of the territory for thousands of Palestinians who desperately need medical care. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/middleeast/rafah-palestinians-gaza-trapped.html?utm_source=press.coop
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