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Confusion at the Rafah Crossing

Why is the border crossing Gaza鈥檚 lifeline?

Why is the border crossing Gaza鈥檚 lifeline?

Thousands gather near the Gaza-Egypt border desperate to leave, but the frontier remains closed and humanitarian aid shut out.

Lyse and Jeremy give us an update from Southern Israel where the situation remains tense.

And we hear about the intense diplomatic efforts by the US secretary of state to prevent the situation spreading.

PRESENTERS:

- Lyse Doucet, 大象传媒 chief international correspondent
- Jeremy Bowen, 大象传媒 international editor

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This episode was made by Tim Walklate with Clare Williamson in London. Cathy Long and Alex Lederman in Israel. The studio manager was Lewis Allsopp. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

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