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![[Gaza] Palestinians wait outside the main gate of the Rafah border crossing as they attempt to get to Egypt, Gaza, 7 February 2007. The border crossing opened on 6 February, allowing people to travel in and out of the Gaza Strip. Israel, citing security](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/20072104.jpg.webp?itok=WVgKnwaC "Palestinians wait in front of the main gate of the Rafah border crossing")
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