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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Daly

Britons in Gaza forced to wait for escape as Rafah crossing remains shut

AP

The Rafah crossing did not reopen on Sunday despite UK hopes that the situation could be resolved to allow more Britons to escape from Gaza.

The impasse in delicate diplomatic relations between Egypt, Israel and Hamas means UK nationals waiting by the border checkpoint have been stranded for a second day.

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