Hamas official says 644 people left Gaza through Rafah crossing today

A total of 644 people traveled through the Rafah border crossing from Gaza into Egypt today, says Wael Abou Omar, the Hamas spokesperson for the border crossing.

Those included 587 dual nationals, 37 people who are either injured or sick, and 20 of their companions. No more information was immediately available.

Earlier at the Rafah border, dozens of evacuees were waiting patiently with their documentation ready for inspection. Among them was Toqa al-Zaian, a Palestinian with Norwegian nationality, struggling to say goodbye.

“I feel like my body is leaving without my soul. Now I am leaving everything behind — my mother, family, and everyone I know,” she said.