A Lifeline for Gaza - The New York Times
Feb 3, 2026 · That lifeline was severed when Israel captured the city of Rafah in May 2024 and shut down the crossing. It became impossible for most Palestinians to leave Gaza.
The Rafah crossing is Gaza's lifeline to the world | AP News
The Rafah border crossing was Gaza’s only gateway to the outside world not controlled by Israel before the war.
What to know about the Rafah border crossing, Gaza's lifeline ...
Jan 27, 2026 · CAIRO (AP) — Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which is Gaza's lifeline and only gateway to the outside world that wasn't controlled by …
lifeline4gaza - a list of appeals from families, individuals ...
lifeline4gaza is an ever-evolving, open-source, collaborative initiative to provide a lifeline to people in Gaza, Palestine during the usa-zionist genocide. It gathers together family survival appeals & …
The Rafah crossing is Gaza's lifeline to the world and could ...
Jan 26, 2026 · A lifeline for Gaza With much of Gaza turned to rubble, the United Nations has said the territory’s population of over 2 million people needs a massive influx of fuel, food, medicine and tents.
Rafah reopening offers lifeline for patients, but aid flow ...
Feb 3, 2026 · The partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has allowed a small number of people to leave and return to the Strip – including critically ill patients – but the UN has …
Gazans long for reopening of 'lifeline' Rafah crossing
Jan 27, 2026 · With Gaza's vital Rafah border crossing expected to soon reopen, residents of the war-shattered territory are hoping to reunite with family members, or are looking to leave themselves.