Diplomatic efforts to open the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt have so far been unsuccessful, leaving the besieged Palestinian enclave without much-needed humanitarian aid. Despite expectations that the border would open hours ago to allow foreign passport holders to leave and aid to enter Gaza, it remains closed due to ongoing Israeli strikes in response to an attack by the Hamas militant group.
Lorries carrying vital aid have been waiting at the border for days, adding to the urgency of the situation. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has been deteriorating rapidly, with the need for immediate assistance becoming increasingly critical.
