British Nurse Pleads with Egyptian Police to Open Route to Gaza During Global March
British nurse kneels before Egyptian police, pleading Gaza access during Global March, highlighting Palestinian children’s suffering and humanitarian crisis.
CAIRO — A British nurse drew international attention on Sunday (15 June) after he was seen kneeling before Egyptian police, pleading to be allowed into Gaza as part of the Global March to Gaza. The emotional appeal, captured on video, highlighted the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory and has since gone viral.
The nurse, who identified himself as a volunteer who had personally paid to join the march, broke down as he begged authorities to open the Rafah border crossing. Speaking with visible anguish, he invoked the suffering of Palestinian women and children.
“Please, I’ll go on my knees and beg you. For these people — I’m a proud man and I’m a nurse. They’re babies and women. The women are trying to feed their dying babies and their breasts are empty,” he cried, describing the devastation he had witnessed.
He recounted holding dying infants in his arms and alleged that pregnant women had been shot in front of him. “For the love of humanity and for the love of Islam, please don’t do this. Allow us to march together,” he urged.
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The Global March to Gaza brought together people of diverse faiths and nationalities — Muslims, Christians, Jews, and others — united in their call to end the blockade and provide humanitarian access. The British nurse underscored this spirit of solidarity: “We’re peaceful people, we’re good people. We are humanity. We are here for humanity. What are you here for?”
The march, which saw thousands of activists gather near the Egypt-Gaza border, was aimed at pressuring authorities to ease restrictions and allow aid into the enclave. Egypt, however, has historically kept tight control over the Rafah crossing, citing security concerns.
The nurse’s desperate plea has sparked widespread reactions online, with many praising his courage and compassion. His words — “Stand with your brothers and sisters in Palestine” — have since been shared across social media as a rallying call for humanitarian solidarity.
As the Gaza crisis deepens, moments like this underscore the growing urgency of international appeals for access, relief, and lasting peace.
Kazi Mahmood