Angelina Jolie recently made a visit to the Egyptian side of the Rafah Border Crossing to personally witness the severe humanitarian crisis affecting Gaza.
A video from AFP captured this afternoon features the Academy Award-winning actress engaging with humanitarian workers and exploring the facilities of the crossing.
Local media sources indicate that Jolie’s visit was primarily to observe the situation of Palestinians who have been injured and are being transferred to Egypt for medical treatment. According to reports by TRT World, Jolie was seen conversing with the Red Crescent members of the Red Cross and drivers who are involved in transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza. A volunteer from the Red Crescent shared with Jolie that “thousands of aid trucks are currently stalled” at the border, as per reports from the media outlet.
Rafah Crossing is the sole border point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip in Palestine, and has been crucial in facilitating the flow of aid into Gaza following the Israeli retaliatory actions to the October 7, 2023, massacre. Despite the recent ceasefire, the need for humanitarian aid remains critical. The conflict, known as the Israel-Hamas War, has been ongoing for over two years, with the Hamas-operated health ministry reporting at least 70,000 fatalities. Large portions of Gaza have been devastated.
Jolie, celebrated for her roles in films like Girl, Interrupted, Tomb Raider, and Mr & Mrs. Smith, is equally recognized for her contributions to humanitarian efforts. As the Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, she has a history of visiting refugee camps and conflict zones across the globe.
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