Rafah is an ancient Palestinian city, dating back 5,000 years. It is located in the far south of the Gaza Strip, on the border with the Sinai Peninsula.
After the war launched by Israel in October 2023 on Gaza, Rafah became a forced home for displaced Palestinians from all over the Strip. The city is considered a sensitive strategic axis because it is located on the hot confrontation line with Israel. It was divided into two parts after the Camp David Accords, a Palestinian part and an Egyptian part (activists)