Gaza-Interior Ministry
Gaza strip .. The small area of the occupied historical Palestine, which does not exceed an area of 360 square kilometers (1.33% ) of the land of Palestine , surrounded by three crossings are the lifeblood of 800 million thousand citizens living on its territory .
This narrow part as the southern region of the Palestinian coast on the Mediterranean Sea , surrounded to the west by the sea , which controlled by the Israeli occupation who prevent the entry and exit through it, and from the South, which runs along its length with Egypt is closed also.
While, The eastern and northern region ( Kerem Shalom and Beit Hanoun crossings) also controlled by the occupation, whereas the movement of people and goods through them .
The lives of Gazans related to their lifeblood and only outlet to the world (Rafah Border ) which closed since the beginning of the year, except during the " 12 " days before travel for humanitarian cases , patients and students .
Notably , Rafah Border continuously closed by Egyptian authorities Since the events of July 3 last year in Egypt .
