ls said the restrictions are part of heightened security measures, citing concerns over the transport of contraband and potential threats in the border region. They also emphasised that limited, case-by-case exceptions are being considered for the most critical medical cases. Humanitarian organisations have called for urgent intervention, stressing the need to allow safe passage for patients, medical staff and essential supplies. “The health of hundreds of vulnerable individuals is at stake,” said a spokesperson for a leading aid agency operating in Gaza. The Rafah crossing which connects Gaza to Egypt, has become a focal point for humanitarian operations with thousands relying on the passage for medical treatment, essential goods and family reunifications. Recent restrictions follow a surge in violence, which has exacerbated shortages of medicine, equipment and staff in hospitals across the territory. The international community continues to urge Israel to ease restrictions and allow safe, predictable humanitarian access while also calling for broader measures to protect civilians in the ongoing conflict. Source: Al Jazeera