How many activists were stopped trying to reach the Gaza border?

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Dozens of Activists Stopped En Route to Gaza March

Dozens of activists attempting to join a planned Global March to Gaza were stopped by Egyptian authorities on the outskirts of Cairo. Most were subsequently ordered back to the capital after several hours of questioning, while some remained in custody and at least one was expelled from Egypt. Additional activists were denied entry or expelled in the period leading up to this event.
Activists Halted Near Cairo

Several dozen individuals aiming to participate in the Global March to Gaza were intercepted by Egyptian authorities as they attempted to proceed towards Ismailiya, a city on the Suez Canal. Their intended route was to continue from Ismailiya to El-Arish in North Sinai, which was designated as the starting point for their march towards the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza.
Detainment and Dispersal

Following their interception, the activists were subjected to several hours of questioning. While the majority were eventually placed on buses and returned to Cairo, organisers reported that security forces violently dispersed the group. As of Saturday, some activists were still being held in custody.
Expulsions and Denials of Entry

The Egyptian authorities also expelled at least one activist from the country. This incident followed a pattern of similar actions, with dozens more individuals reportedly denied entry or expelled in the period preceding the Cairo detentions. Egyptian authorities have not officially commented on these reported expulsions.

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