DaysofPal – American actress and humanitarian advocate Angelina Jolie has paid an official visit to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the only pedestrian and commercial gateway linking the Gaza Strip to the outside world, as part of a humanitarian mission to assess conditions facing Palestinians from Gaza.
Jolie reportedly met with humanitarian organizations working close to the crossing during his visit on Friday in order to better understand the dire difficulties that Gaza’s population faces in the face of persistent restrictions and a lack of supplies.
During her visit, Jolie toured logistical supply warehouses operated by the Egyptian Red Crescent, where essential humanitarian aid, normally destined for Gaza, is stored and prepared for distribution.
The Rafah Crossing remains under Israeli control, with the entry of aid into the besieged enclave severely limited despite mounting humanitarian needs.
The former UN special envoy was received by Major General Khaled Mujawer, Governor of North Sinai, and Ambassador Nabila Makram Obeid, head of the Technical Secretariat of the National Alliance for Civil Development Work. She was also accompanied by a U.S. State Department official, according to Al Arabiya.
As part of her visit, Jolie toured Al-Arish General Hospital, where a number of wounded Palestinians evacuated from Gaza are receiving medical treatment. Egyptian media reported that medical teams briefed her on the nature of the injuries, emergency treatment protocols, and the intense strain on the healthcare system caused by the continuous arrival of critically injured patients.
Doctors also explained the coordination mechanisms in place for transferring severe cases and providing urgent care under challenging conditions.
Major General Mujawer welcomed Jolie’s visit, describing it as “very important at this critical time,” and expressing appreciation for her humanitarian engagement and international advocacy.
The visit came amid growing attention to the status of the Rafah Crossing, which Israeli media reported may be reopened in both directions following discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
However, despite provisions in the October 10 ceasefire agreement that were supposed to facilitate the reopening of the crossing, Israel has so far indicated it would allow its use only for Palestinians exiting Gaza, not for unrestricted aid entry.
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