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Israel Hamas War: The war between Israel and Hamas has entered the 11th day. At present Israel is neither in a mood to stop the attacks nor to withdraw from the Gaza Strip. Israel has also denied reports of a ceasefire to deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territories and to allow people from the Gaza Strip to go to Egypt. This makes it clear that it is not so easy for common people to get out of Gaza Strip safely.
At this time of crisis, Rafah Border Crossing has become a lifeline for the people of Palestine. A large number of people are gathering here and waiting to cross the border and enter Egypt so that they can stay safe. We are telling why it is being called a lifeline for the people of Palestine amidst Israeli bombing.
What is Rafa Border Crossing and its importance?
The Rafah Crossing is a border crossing located in the south of the Gaza Strip. This border connects the Gaza Strip to the Sinai Desert area of Egypt. If we talk about its other border points in the Gaza Strip area, they are Erez and Kerem Shalom. But both these border crossings are connected to Israel and are under Israeli control. Israel opens it only for commercial activities, but it is completely closed after the Hamas attack on October 7.
Because both these borders are closed and there is no hope of their opening. In such a situation, Rafah crossing is the only lifeline left for the people, through which they can come in and out of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, on Monday (October 16), news came that this crossing could be opened to evacuate people with dual citizenship from Gaza as well as to deliver aid material to Gaza. However, the possible time of opening of the crossing has not been mentioned in these reports.
On the other hand, international agencies engaged in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip also have the option to take their trucks from this border to Gaza Strip. Dozens of trucks loaded with aid supplies, petrol and diesel are parked at the Rafah border crossing, waiting for the border to open.
Why has Mishra closed Rafah crossing?
Israel wants that Hamas terrorists should not get any option to escape from Gaza by any means. On the other hand, Mishra, who has control over it, also does not want to open it. In fact, the Egyptian government is worried that Palestinian citizens might come and settle in the Sinai Desert from the Gaza Strip. Along with this, the Egyptian government is also worried about the possibility of the arrival of Islamic extremists.
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