Who controls the Rafah crossing?
Summary
Gaza used to have seven border crossings, but now it has only two. Both of these crossings are blocked by Israel, leaving two million people unable to leave the area.Key Facts
- Gaza originally had seven border crossings to other areas.
- Now, only two crossings remain open in Gaza.
- Israel blocks both of these crossings.
- Two million people live in Gaza.
- A negotiated ceasefire has been in place for two months.
