Angelina Jolie Visits Gaza Border, Witnesses Aid Crisis

American actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing on Saturday. Her visit focused on the Gaza Strip humanitarian situation. Jolie, a former special envoy for the UN refugee agency, met with officials. She observed the arrival of injured Palestinians being evacuated into Egypt for medical treatment. She also reviewed the complex process of delivering aid into Gaza. The Rafah crossing is the main entry point for limited humanitarian supplies into the territory. International agencies report widespread devastation and a severe shortage of basic necessities in Gaza following months of conflict. Jolie has a long history of advocacy for refugees. She has previously carried out field visits for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in crisis zones worldwide.