Egypt grows concerned about Rafah crossing and border security with Israel

The World

Concerns remain in Egypt around the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip. The crossing has been the main point of entry for aid into the beseiged region as the war between Hamas and Israel continues. Egypt is also concerned about any potential for forced removal of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Host Marco Werman speaks with Timothy Kaldas, deputy director of the Tahrir Institute, about why Egypt is concerned and what the picture from the ground looks like following Egypt’s presidential election. 

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