Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Egypt Blocks Activists' March to Gaza Border
People from other countries wanted to walk to Gaza to protest the blockade by Israel.
But the Egyptian government stopped them from going, near Cairo.
They were going to march to the Rafah border crossing to deliver a message.
Security forces stopped and questioned them.
Some were sent back, others detained.
Some people were sent out of the country.
The Egyptian government said it supports pressuring Israel to lift the Gaza blockade but groups needed permission.
Egyptian authorities blocked activists from marching to the Gaza border.
Activists aimed to protest Israel's blockade of Gaza.
Dozens of activists were stopped near Cairo.
Organizers planned to travel to the Rafah crossing.
Some activists were detained or expelled.
- Who
- Egyptian authorities and international activists.
- What
- Egyptian authorities blocked activists' march to the Gaza border to protest the blockade.
- When
- The events occurred in the days leading up to the planned march.
- Where
- Egypt, near Cairo, and the planned destination was the Rafah crossing on the Gaza border.
- Why
- Egyptian authorities cited the need for authorization and security concerns.
Activists
Egypt
Nature of the March
Activists
The march is a peaceful protest.
Egypt
The march is a security concern and unauthorized.
Detentions and Actions
Activists
Detainees should be released and allowed to proceed.
Egypt
Authorities are justified in ensuring safety and upholding the law.
- Event
- Global March to Gaza
- Location of Planned March
- Rafah Crossing
- Actions by Egypt
- Blocked and detained activists
- Purpose of March
- Protest the Gaza Blockade
