Evacuation of Gaza: Americans and Foreign Nationals Cross into Egypt via Rafah Crossing

After weeks of waiting, hundreds of people, including foreigners, aid workers, and critically wounded patients, were allowed to leave the besieged Gaza Strip and enter Egypt via the Rafah crossing. The evacuations came after a deal was negotiated among Israel, Egypt, the United States, Qatar, and Hamas. The crossings mark the first step in allowing certain categories of people to leave Gaza, with more evacuations expected in the coming days. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with ongoing airstrikes causing widespread destruction and casualties. The United Nations aid chief called for a pause in fighting to deliver essential supplies and urged the immediate release of hostages. Meanwhile, President Biden expressed support for the evacuations and condemned Hamas' threats to continue attacks on Israel.