This footage was filmed and produced 29 October 2023.

A small number of Palestinians and foreigners have finally been able to leave Gaza, after weeks of intense negotiations that led to the partial opening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt.

The border in the southern part of the besieged enclave has been seen as the last hope for Gazans to escape as Israel's bombs fall on the enclave.

On Wednesday, some left Gaza through Rafah following a Qatari-brokered deal between Israel, Hamas and Egypt, in coordination with the United States.

This comes shortly after aid trucks were able to start entering the enclave in greater numbers in the opposite direction, something that also required lengthy talks.

Rafah is the only Gaza border crossing not controlled by Israel, which closed its crossings into the territory following the Hamas attack on October 7. It has become a crucial location as the humanitarian situation in the territory worsens.

SHOTLIST:
1. various from Rafah Crossing (Oct 29, 2023);
2. various from Rafah crossing (Oct 23, 2023);
3. various of humanitarian aid trucks (Oct 23, 2023).