Rafah Crossing

Following Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip after the October 7 attack by Hamas, the Rafah border crossing with Egypt became essential for people entering or leaving Gaza.

  • The Rafah crossing is not under Israel's control. Egypt controls the crossing but imports through the Rafah crossing require Israeli approval.
  • Egypt, however, kept the Rafah crossing closed since October 10, 2023 leading to diplomatic negotiations to allow the passage of individuals and supplies.
  • The situation escalated as Israel carried out ground invasion of Gaza, and living conditions in the Strip worsened due to Israeli airstrikes.

Q12. Consider the following statements:

  1. The ....
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