Women Returning to Gaza Say Israeli Troops Bound and Interrogated Them After Rafah Crossing

Palestinian women recount ‘journey of horror’ at Gaza’s Rafah crossing

Palestinian women tell of harrowing experience at hands of the Israeli military at reopened Rafah crossing in Gaza.

Palestinian Women Describe ‘Journey of Horror’ Crossing Back into Gaza

CAIRO/GAZA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Palestinian women among the few people let back into Gaza after Israel's delayed reopening of the Rafah crossing under last year's ceasefire have described being blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated by Israeli forces as they tried to get home.

Rafah Crossing Reopens: Harsh Reality for Palestinians Returning to Gaza

The reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza was expected to bring relief but proved distressing for the first few returnees. Three women reported being blindfolded, handcuffed, and interrogated by Israeli troops, citing humiliating treatment during their return to Gaza, raising concerns over the crossing process.

Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossing

Three women from the first group of Palestinians to enter Gaza through the newly reopened Rafah crossing told The Associated Press that Israeli troops blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated them for hours after they crossed.

Israeli forces abuse Palestinians returning to Gaza at Rafah checkpoint

Witnesses say they were seized by Israeli-backed gangs and taken to the army, where they were blindfolded, handcuffed and abused

Women returning to Gaza allege abuse by Israeli troops

Many hoped the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza would bring relief to the war-battered territory, but for the first few Palestinians allowed to cross, it proved more harrowing than a homecoming.