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American Medical Missions Trapped in #Gaza, Facing Death by Dehydration as Population Clings to Life

“We’re continuing to work around the clock with the government of Israel and with the government of Egypt to work on this issue,” the State Department said.

by Ryan Grim, Hind Khoudary
May 13 2024

"Upward of 20 American doctors are trapped in Gaza as a result of Israel’s post-invasion closure of the #Rafah border crossing into Egypt, according to sources with knowledge of the plight of two ill-fated medical missions.

"Israel has blocked #fuel, #food, and #water from entering Rafah for over a week, leading to severe #dehydration among the general population, as well as among the doctors on mission."

Read more:
https://theintercept.com/2024/05/13/rafah-doctors-european-hospital-un-employee-killed/