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RAFAH (AGENCIES)
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie visited on Friday the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza, where she spoke with members of the Red Crescent and truck drivers ferrying humanitarian aid, AFP journalists said.
According to local media, the actor and former special envoy for the UN refugee agency made the visit to see the condition of Palestinians transferred to Egypt and to look into aid deliveries into the devastated territory.
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Jolie was received by the regional governor, who accompanied her on her tour. Arab media reported that a representative of the US State Department was also present.
Jolie was then reported to have helped pack relief supplies for Gaza in a symbolic gesture, and expressed her gratitude for Egypt's efforts.
She also praised the crucial role played by volunteers and staff in the efficient distribution of relief supplies despite the numerous challenges.
In the evening, she is expected at the hospital in nearby Al Arish. According to Egyptian sources, she plans to meet injured Palestinians from the Gaza Strip there.
Jolie continues to visit conflict and crisis regions around the world to draw attention to the suffering of civilians.
