       Agony, frustration and at times anarchy: Thousands of Palestinians on both sides of the Rafah crossing, the only exit/entry point for the Gaza Strip, have been stranded for weeks, waiting for Israel to end the closure imposed on the port which links Egypt and Gaza. Top: the vacated Rafah crossing, and images of despair from the previous weeks photos: Sherif Mahmoud, AFP, AP and Reuters parent page (24 - 30 August 2006, issue #809) |