Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Thursday for limited Palestinian movement under strict restrictions after a 20-day closure, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said its teams transported 25 patients along with their companions from a hospital in Khan Younis in southern Gaza to the crossing in preparation for their departure for medical treatment abroad. It said the move is part of efforts to facilitate access of injured and sick Palestinians to medical treatment, amid severe pressure on healthcare facilities inside Gaza. Israel has closed Gaza’s crossings, including the Rafah terminal, following the outbreak of war with Iran on Feb. 28. Israeli government agency COGAT said Sunday the terminal would reopen […]
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