"Rafah Border Closed, Gaza Aid Mounts Amid Israel-Hamas War"

The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza remains closed, despite calls from various sources, including United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, to open it and allow over 200 trucks loaded with aid to enter Gaza. Issues with aid inspections and concerns about potential support for Hamas are among the sticking points. Israeli airstrikes near the border and the potential for American citizens in Gaza to bring additional family members when they exit also contribute to the delay. Meanwhile, Egypt has allowed pro-Palestinian protests to take place across the country, expressing outrage over Israel's bombardment of Gaza.