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Angelina Jolie visits Rafah border and shows support for Palestinians.
Summary
Angelina Jolie visited Egypt’s Arish and the Rafah border crossing to inspect humanitarian aid operations and meet volunteers; an Egyptian Red Crescent volunteer said thousands of trucks are lined up to deliver assistance to about 2.2 million people in Gaza.
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Angelina Jolie visited Egypt’s Arish and the Rafah border crossing and reiterated her support for Palestinian people. She was part of a U.S. delegation and was greeted by current and former Egyptian officials, according to the state-owned Al-Ahram. During the visit she inspected warehouses and sites used to receive and distribute humanitarian aid for Gaza. Media reports say she discussed plans for a relief village intended for children who lost relatives in the conflict.
Key details:
- Jolie visited Arish and the Rafah crossing as part of a U.S. delegation, according to Al-Ahram.
- An Egyptian Red Crescent volunteer told her that thousands of trucks are lined up at the border to deliver aid to about 2.2 million people in Gaza.
- She inspected warehouses and discussed reports of a relief village to provide shelter, medical care, education and psychological support for orphaned children.
Summary:
Jolie’s visit drew attention to ongoing humanitarian operations at the Rafah crossing and to efforts to receive and distribute aid for Gaza. Undetermined at this time.
