Preparations begin to close Rafah crossing

January 28, 2008
As preparations begin to close the Egypt-Gaza border, Al Jazeera's John Cookson speaks to Palestinians on both sides of the Rafah crossing.

Protest in Tel Aviv against the Siege in Gaza 24-1-08

Gazans clash with Egyptian police at Rafah

January 22, 2008

Shots have been fired at the Rafah crossing where Palestinians have been demanding that the crossing into Egypt be opened to ease the blockade imposed on the territory by Israel.

Several police were injured in the skirmishes, as well as protesters.

Gaza has been under lockdown for five days now, although the blockade was eased earlier when Israel allowed a fuel shipment through.

Palestinians flood Egypt for food

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Palestinians break out from Gaza seige

January 23, 2008
Palestinians have poured into the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing through holes blown along the border wall between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.

Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Gaza, where, due to the border breach, she is joined by Amr el-Kahky, Al Jazeera's Cairo correspondent.

Palestinians break out of Gaza

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Gaza is often described as the world's largest prison.

If so, then the world is witnessing one of the biggest ever breakouts.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have poured across the border into Egypt, after a series of explosions breached the steel wall which divides the two territories.

Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland is on one the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing.

UN security council fails to address Gaza

January 22, 2008
The UN security council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. But with the United States putting the blame on Hamas, the council failed to reach an agreement on a statement. Kristen Saloomey reports for Al Jazeera.