Gaza rights group says Israel blocking Palestinian return to the Strip

The Gaza Center for Human Rights reported on Wednesday that Israeli authorities are preventing Palestinians from returning to Gaza through restrictive security procedures.

• The center said that return requests are required to be submitted to the Palestinian embassy in Cairo or a coordination company, then reviewed by Israeli authorities.
• It documented cases of women, children, and elderly patients being denied return without explanation or legal recourse.
• The center called on the UN, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and UN special rapporteurs to intervene and ensure unconditional return.