Key facts
- The World Health Organization evacuated 85 individuals from the Gaza Strip for medical treatment abroad.
- The group consisted of 30 patients and 55 companions.
- The evacuation was facilitated by the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
- The transfer began at the Al-Mawasi field hospital in Khan Younis.
- The journey proceeded through the Rafah border crossing.
The World Health Organization (WHO) evacuated 85 individuals from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday to receive medical treatment abroad, with support from the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The group included 30 patients and 55 companions.
The evacuation commenced at the Palestine Red Crescent Society's Al-Mawasi field hospital located in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The WHO facilitated their transfer across the Rafah border crossing, which is managed by Israeli forces on the Palestinian side and by Egypt.
Since late 2023, hundreds of Palestinians injured in the conflict have been moved out of Gaza for treatment in various countries. International organizations have raised concerns about the impact of the conflict on healthcare facilities in Gaza, with accusations of targeting hospitals and restrictions on medical supplies.