Hopes of Palestinians needing treatment abroad hinges on opening of Rafah crossing

Cătălin Roșioru

(29 Jan 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip - 27 January 2026 1. Various of 15-year-old Rimas Abu Lehia, who has a leg injury, standing and walking with the help of crutches and her parents 2. Various of Rimas' family members helping her sit in a wheelchair 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Sarhan Abu Lehia, Rimas’ father: ”Rimas went to the aid (point) in the Morag area. She was shot and took a bullet to the joint. She completely lost the joint, it was shattered.