Israel Hamas War: 320 Foreign Passport Holders & Injured Gazans Cross Into Egypt Via Rafah Crossing

Updated: November 2, 2023 04:18 PM IST

The first evacuations of foreign passport holders from the Gaza Strip since the war began have taken place, with 320 people leaving through the Rafah crossing into Egypt on November 1. The evacuations are part of a deal mediated by Qatar, which will see 7,500 foreign passport holders evacuated in the coming weeks. The evacuations are a welcome relief for those who have been trapped in Gaza during the conflict, but they are also a reminder of the suffering that continues to be inflicted on the Palestinian people.