Voices from Gaza: The Human Impact of Rafah Crossing Closures
Hear the personal stories and struggles of Palestinians in Gaza as the Rafah border crossing remains largely shut, cutting them off from the outside world.
Gaza has long been described as the world's largest open-air prison, with its two million residents confined to a tiny strip of land and largely cut off from the rest of the world due to the ongoing blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt. One of the few lifelines for Gazans is the Rafah crossing, the sole connection between Gaza and the outside world that is not controlled by Israel.
However, the Rafah crossing has been largely closed in recent years, with the Egyptian government restricting access in and out of Gaza for a variety of political and security reasons. This has had a devastating impact on the lives of Palestinians in the territory, separating families, denying access to crucial medical care, and crippling the local economy. Activists and human rights groups have repeatedly called for the crossing to be opened, arguing that the closure violates the fundamental human rights of Gazans.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
