Aid trucks poised to cross Rafah border from Egypt to Gaza to provide relief to millions trapped

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For nearly two weeks, food and medical supplies have not been allowed into Gaza, which is being bombed daily by Israel. Aid trucks are ready to cross over from Egypt into Gaza to provide humanitarian aid as soon as they are granted permission. The World’s Carol Hills speaks to journalist Rebecca Collard about that border crossing, and why it’s so important in the transfer of aid, and the release of citizens. 

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