Egypt has closed its Rafah border with Gaza by erecting a concrete wall preventing Palestinians from fleeing the Israeli bombardment in the region.ย
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Reports said that Egyptian authorities have taken further measures to strengthen the border by installing high concrete barriers.
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The construction of this wall began in 2020 and has gained momentum due to the ongoing war.
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Palestinians in northern Gaza have sought refuge in the south and some considered crossing into Egypt, however, Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has maintained his position of not allowing them into Egyptian territory, urging them to stay in their land.
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