The chapter delves into Ahmed's risky journey from Gaza to Egypt, highlighting the challenges of crossing the border and securing a spot on the exit list. It sheds light on the financial burden faced by Palestinians in Gaza, the rise of crowdfunding for border crossing costs, and the monopolization of services by Hala Consulting. The narrative also exposes the deep-rooted corruption involving bribery to facilitate travel, prompting a critical discussion on the need for systemic change.
We have combined polling data to make a detailed portrait of the American electorate. Have a tinker with our interactive model: plug in their age, sex, religion, and more, and let us estimate how your hypothetical voter will vote in the presidential election. Allegations of extortion at the Rafah crossing out of Gaza (09:57). And, a tribute to an heiress-turned-IRA bombmaker (20:17).
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