Rafah

American  

[rahf-ah, rahf-uh] / ˈrɑf ɑ, ˈrɑf ə /

noun

1. a city split between Egypt and the Gaza Strip and serving as the only crossing point between them.

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Example Sentences

The Rafah crossing connecting Gaza to Egypt will open to Palestinians on Monday, Israel said, marking the first time they can both enter and exit the enclave in more than two years—though restrictions will still apply.

From The Wall Street Journal

Medical evacuees will be given priority to leave through Rafah in the first few weeks, Israeli and Egyptian officials said, as long as they have approval from a third country to treat them.

From The Wall Street Journal

The strikes were a response to militants emerging from a tunnel in Rafah, Israel said, calling it a violation of the cease-fire agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I'm waiting every moment for the opening of the Rafah land crossing."

From Barron's

Located on Gaza's southern border with Egypt, Rafah is the only crossing into and out of the territory that does not pass through Israel.

From Barron's