Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing as Gaza aid groups face Israeli suspension
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Key Points:
- Angelina Jolie visited the Rafah Crossing in Egypt on a humanitarian trip amid Israel's suspension of dozens of aid groups operating in Gaza, highlighting challenges in delivering necessary aid.
- Israel's suspension targets international aid organizations that failed to renew registration and provide staff details, citing security concerns, though these claims are disputed by the UN, aid groups, and a US government review.
- Gaza faces catastrophic humanitarian conditions worsened by harsh winter weather, with heavy rains destroying shelters and causing fatalities, according to Hamas-run media.
- During her visit, Jolie met with aid workers to discuss scaling up aid delivery, emphasizing the urgent need for a sustained ceasefire and unimpeded access to medical supplies and winter essentials.
- Jolie also engaged with Palestinian and Sudanese refugee
