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Rafah Border Closure Traps Thousands in Humanitarian Crisis

3/7/2026

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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been closed since March 1.
The Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said only Kerem Shalom will reopen for humanitarian aid.
Rafah remains closed, leaving thousands stranded and many patients unable to receive urgent medical care.
Reports indicate only a fraction of those needing evacuation have crossed, highlighting the humanitarian crisis.

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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been closed since March 1.
The Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said only Kerem Shalom will reopen for humanitarian aid.
Rafah remains closed, leaving thousands stranded and many patients unable to receive urgent medical care.
Reports indicate only a fraction of those needing evacuation have crossed, highlighting the humanitarian crisis.