Gaza returnee recalls her journey through the Rafah crossing
Overview
An elderly sick Palestinian woman recalls her experience crossing the Rafah crossing, which was part of the first batch to return to Gaza after the reopening of the crossing.
Key Details
- The woman is among the few people allowed to return to Gaza after Israel’s delayed reopening of the Rafah crossing under last year’s ceasefire agreement.
- She described the journey as physically exhausting and deeply demeaning, with Israeli forces conducting interrogations and detaining returnees.
- Returnees reported being bound, interrogated, and having their belongings confiscated during the process.
- One woman, Rotana Al-Raqab, recounted her journey after accompanying her mother to Egypt for medical care, highlighting the harsh treatment she endured at Israeli checkpoints.
Public Reaction
In an emotional message, the woman urged Gaza’s residents not to emigrate, emphasizing the suffering endured during the return journey through Israeli checkpoints.