Americans said they were stranded in Gaza despite a tentative deal with Egypt, the US and Israel allowing them to cross into Egypt Saturday, according to reports.
A diplomatic agreement between the three countries allowed more than 500 Americans trapped in the Gaza Strip to leave the war-torn area through the Rafah crossing until 10 a.m. ET but dozens of US citizens said they were still trapped.
As the deadline nears, it remains unclear whether Hamas will allow the movement of US citizens or other foreigners to the Egyptian border, the Wall Street Journal reported.
“This is absolutely terrifying,” said Lena Beseiso, 57, who was waiting at the Gaza border with her husband, two daughters and a 10-year-old grandson, in a text message seen by the New York Times. “I’m very worried now more than ever.”
It is unclear why the border is closed, with some reports saying Egypt will not allow US passport holders to cross unless Israel and the US allow aid trucks assembled in Rafah to enter the Gaza Strip, according to social media posts.
Palestinians with dual citizenship wait to cross the border into Egypt.REUTERS Palestinians with dual citizenship wait to cross the border into Egypt.REUTERS Palestinians with dual citizenship wait at the border with Egypt and Gaza to await permission to cross into Egypt.REUTERS An artillery moving units fire bullets at the Gaza Strip as desperate US citizens line up at Gaza’s border with Egypt. to be allowed to cross on Saturday.AP A volunteer coordinates an aid operation from Tel Aviv for Israelis still missing after a Hamas attack near the Gaza Strip last week.Getty Images
The Israeli military says Hamas militants are hiding in tunnels under houses and civilian buildings in Gaza City and its warplanes are carrying out attacks across the Palestinian territories.
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Hamas’ attacks on Israel, which began last week, have killed more than 1,300 people, including at least 27 Americans.
The death toll in Gaza has risen to 1,900, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
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