Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem confirmed that the occupation’s continued closure of the Rafah crossing, under flimsy security and lies, is a flagrant and dangerous violation of the ceasefire agreement. Qassem said, in statements, on Tuesday, that the closure of the crossing confirms the occupation’s intention to tighten the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip, and a retreat from the pledges made to the mediators, especially the brothers in Egypt. He pointed out that the continued closure of the crossing prevents tens of thousands of wounded from traveling and receiving their natural right to treatment, and causes the death of dozens as a result of depriving them of appropriate treatment outside the Gaza Strip, in light of the destruction of the health system at home. Qassem stressed that closing the crossing is a clear violation of international conventions that guarantee freedom of movement and freedom of exit and entry into their homelands. At the beginning of last week, the occupation authorities announced, under American pressure, a partial opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing to allow the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, while the other crossings remained closed, including the Rafah crossing, which is the main outlet for the entry and exit of Gazan residents. sector. And the Hebrew newspapers reported that the occupation authorities have not yet issued any instructions from the political level to reopen the crossing, noting that “the field conditions do not allow this at the present time.” On the other hand, the health sector in Gaza is facing a severe crisis with the continued prevention of the entry of medicines and medical supplies, in light of the continuous Israeli targeting of medical staff with killing and arrest during the two years of war on the Strip, in addition to the widespread destruction of the main hospitals. Reports issued by international, international and human rights institutions indicate that the health system in Gaza is on the verge of a comprehensive collapse, with its inability to meet the needs of the sick and wounded, in light of the high number of injured and the increasing need for urgent medical interventions.
