jul 3, 2013 - 2013-Present: Rafah Crossing & Egypt
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Sisi led the 2013 Egyptian coup d’état, overthrowing Morsi on 3 July 2013Since 2013, Egypt has kept the Rafah crossing mostly closed, only occasionally allowing for the passage of humanitarian aid or people under specific circumstances. Egypt’s policy on Gaza has been heavily influenced by its relations with Hamas, which it considers a security threat due to its ties to the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood.
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Date:
jul 3, 2013
Now
~ 11 years ago