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Angelina Jolie Visits Egypt’s Rafah Crossing to Spotlight Gaza Aid Efforts

The visit underscores restricted access that currently routes Gaza aid via Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing.

Overview

  • Jolie toured Egyptian Red Crescent operations at Rafah, meeting volunteers and truck drivers involved in moving supplies for Gaza.
  • Local authorities received her at the crossing, and Arab media reported the presence of a U.S. State Department representative as she traveled with an American delegation.
  • Local media reported that she later spoke with injured Palestinians receiving treatment at al-Arish hospital.
  • Rafah remains closed, with aid processed on the Egyptian side but entering Gaza through the Israel-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing.
  • On Friday, Egypt and six other countries issued a joint call for the international community to press Israel to lift restrictions on the import and distribution of essential goods into Gaza.