Summary
In Gaza, a critical border crossing called Rafah was closed, leaving patients needing urgent medical care unable to travel. The closure was due to security concerns related to a military action by Israel and the US against Iran, affecting many, including a baby named Alma who needs surgery not available in Gaza.
Key Facts
- The Rafah crossing is Gaza's main link to the outside and was recently closed by Israel over security concerns.
- The closure stopped medical evacuations and prevented patients from leaving Gaza for treatment.
- A military operation between Israel and the US against Iran was given as the reason for the closure.
- Alma, a baby with a serious lung condition, was scheduled for surgery in Jordan but couldn't travel after the closure.
- The crossing was briefly opened on February 1 but closed again on February 28 after the ceasefire with Hamas.
- Alma's family is waiting in Gaza with hopes that the crossing will soon reopen.
- Other families like Hadeel Zorob's have suffered losses because they couldn't get medical care abroad due to the border closure.
- Officials announced that the Rafah crossing will open for limited movement in the upcoming days.
