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Palestinian patients wait for reopening of the Rafah border

Palestinian patients wait for reopening of the Rafah border

Summary

Palestinians who need advanced medical treatment are waiting for the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to reopen. They hope this will happen soon after an important exchange took place involving the remains of a captive, which is a step in a US-supported plan to end the conflict.

Key Facts

  • Palestinians are waiting for medical treatment outside of Gaza.
  • The Rafah border crossing connects Gaza with Egypt.
  • The border reopening is part of a larger plan to stop the conflict.
  • The remains of a captive were returned as part of this plan.
  • The United States is supporting the plan to end the war.

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