Rafah crossing opens between Gaza and Egypt

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The Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt is now open, after being closed for nearly two years. But only small numbers of people are being allowed through, despite thousands of Palestinians in Gaza who are in need of medical care. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with Fikr Shalltoot from Medical Aid for Palestinians about the significance of the change.

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