Rafah Crossing Closed for 38-Consecutive-Days

18 مارس/آذار 2014 الساعة . 09:31 ص   بتوقيت القدس

Closing Rafah Border Crossing by Egyptian authorities for 38-consecutive-days increases sufferings and crisis of travelers   across Gaza Strip .Since 30 June 2013 events in Egypt ,the crossing was opened only for 88 days .This year ,it was opened for 9 days only . 
Closing Rafah Crossing harshly affects the life of students , medical cases ,traders ,and title of residences .
Therefore , Palestinian government in Gaza urges Arab league ,NGOs , and  Human Rights Watch to lobby Egyptian authorities for opening the crossing ,which is only outlet for thousands of Palestinians in Palestinian enclave .
"Israel" currently imposes a tightened siege on Palestinian people in Gaza Strip since 2006 ,preventing entry of essential construction materials and permitting importing food and UN projects .
Only ,Mo'atamireen  ,are permitted to leave the Strip as Egyptian authorities prevent other categories from moving via only lifeline for 1.8 million Palestinians .