Rafah Border Crossing: Critical Lifeline for Gaza Remains Closed Despite International Pressure

Oct 20, 2025 08:19 pm CST

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, essential for humanitarian aid delivery and civilian movement, remains closed under Israeli control despite being a key component of the US-brokered ceasefire plan. This critical access point, which briefly reopened in January, faces ongoing delays while humanitarian conditions in Gaza deteriorate as aid trucks await permission to enter through alternative crossings.