Rafah crossing closure leaves Gaza patients trapped without treatment
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The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt closed on February 28, 2026, halting medical evacuations for Gazan patients seeking treatment abroad. The closure, enacted by Israel citing security reasons related to the joint US-Israel military attack on Iran, prevents thousands of patients from accessing vital medical care unavailable in Gaza. One such case is Alma, a five-month-old infant with a lung cyst who requires surgery in Jordan. The Rafah crossing, Gaza's main gateway, had briefly reopened in February after a ceasefire, allowing limited medical transfers, but the recent closure has left many, like Alma, stranded and without options for treatment. The closure has caused severe distress for families and worsening conditions for patients in need of urgent medical attention.
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