Egypt is building a walled camp for 150k people in preparation for an influx of Palestinian refugees over the boarder when Israel attacks Rafah.
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While Egypt continues to push for a temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel, it is also preparing for the possibility of an Israeli push into Rafah and the possible influx of Palestinians. Recent satellite photos showed bulldozers and earth movers have cleared substantial tracts of land near the border.
Egyptian officials, speaking on condition of anonymity in order to discuss security arrangements, tell NPR that a cement-walled security perimeter is being built near the border to hold up to 150,000 people in the event of a breach of Egypt's border during an Israeli assault on Rafah.
Egypt has made limited exceptions to people trying to flee Gaza throughout the war. Some war-wounded, with approval from Israel, have been allowed to cross into Egypt for treatment abroad. Palestinians with second passports and those with connections to Western entities have also been allowed to leave Gaza, as have those who've been able to raise thousands of dollars for special visas.
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https://www.npr.org/2024/02/26/12328...s-egypt-border