Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza is open 24/7 but Israeli procedures hamper the entrance of aid.
“This is part of how they exert pressure on the issue of releasing the hostages,” el-Sisi said.
Earlier, Israeli protesters – including family members of captives held in Gaza – blocked the entrance of the Israel-controlled Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing in an attempt to prevent aid trucks from entering Gaza.
They don’t want any humanitarian relief going into the war-ravaged territory until captives are released.
