Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza on Friday, where she met with Red Crescent staff and truck drivers transporting humanitarian aid. Local media reported that Jolie, a former UNHCR special envoy, undertook the visit to observe the condition of injured Palestinians transferred to Egypt and to review aid deliveries to the war-torn territory. Her schedule also includes a stop at Al-Arish General Hospital, where she will meet injured Palestinians receiving medical treatment and evaluate their health and the quality of care being provided. ADVERTISEMENTThe visit comes amid mounting international concern over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, highlighting global support for Egypt’s efforts in receiving the wounded and delivering essential healthcare.

Source: Egypt Independent January 02, 2026 14:22 UTC