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Israeli occupation turns back travellers at Rafah crossing citing "security situation"

Rafah, Palestine ·

The Border and Crossings Authority said on Tuesday that Israeli authorities sent back travellers who tried to cross the Rafah land crossing, citing security conditions in the area.

The Rafah crossing is a land gateway between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, and movement through it has been restricted since the war that began in October 2023.

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