Palestinian women share difficult experiences at Rafah crossing

Palestinian women returning to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing faced harrowing experiences at the hands of Israeli forces, including being separated from their children, handcuffed, blindfolded, and interrogated under threat for hours. Only 12 out of 50 expected individuals were allowed entry, with the process causing delays for those needing urgent medical treatment. Despite promises of increased crossings, the reality on the ground remains challenging for Palestinians seeking to travel through Rafah.

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