AdvertisementWhy Egypt won't allow vulnerable Palestinians across its borderFebruary 26, 2024Greg MyreAya BatrawyfacebookEmailThis Feb. 18 satellite photo shows displaced Palestinians crammed into southern Gaza on the right. Israel is threatening to attack the border town of Rafah, where more than 1 million Palestinians are now living. On the left is the vast, empty expanse of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Egypt says it won't allow Palestinians into Egypt because it fears they might not be allowed back into Gaza. (Planet Labs PBC)