What does it take to flee Gaza? Thousands of dollars, paid to an Egyptian broker

Palestinians holding foreign passports collect their luggage as they prepare to cross to Egypt from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing on Feb. 6.

Gaza's borders are tightly controlled and most Palestinians cannot escape the war. Those who can afford it are managing to cross into Egypt by paying thousands of dollars.

(Image credit: Abed Rahim Khatib)



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