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Israel's Rafah Border Restrictions Worsen Gaza's Medical Crisis

2/2/2026

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Israel's reopening of the Rafah border crossing limits exits to 50 patients per day, restricting medical evacuation.
Dr. James Smith warns that this policy will prolong the suffering of the 20,000 patients awaiting evacuation.
The move highlights a broader humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by the termination of Doctors Without Borders' operations.
Critics argue that the restrictions obstruct essential medical aid and worsen health conditions in the region.

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Israel's reopening of the Rafah border crossing limits exits to 50 patients per day, restricting medical evacuation.
Dr. James Smith warns that this policy will prolong the suffering of the 20,000 patients awaiting evacuation.
The move highlights a broader humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by the termination of Doctors Without Borders' operations.
Critics argue that the restrictions obstruct essential medical aid and worsen health conditions in the region.