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Jolie at Rafah: Aid trucks wait, suffering continues
2 Jan
Summary
- Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah Crossing.
- Thousands of aid trucks are waiting to enter Gaza.
- The war has caused devastating destruction and humanitarian need.
Actress Angelina Jolie recently visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah Crossing, a critical entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza. Her visit aimed to assess the conditions of Palestinian individuals transferred to Egypt and to witness the flow of essential supplies.
During her visit, Jolie engaged with aid workers from the Red Crescent and truck drivers. A volunteer informed her that a significant backlog of thousands of aid trucks was waiting at the border. This highlights the ongoing challenges in delivering much-needed assistance to the region.
Jolie, globally recognized for her humanitarian efforts and role as a UNHCR Special Envoy, has a history of visiting conflict zones and refugee camps. Her presence at the Rafah Crossing underscores the severe humanitarian crisis resulting from the prolonged Israel-Hamas War, which has caused widespread destruction and immense suffering.
