Overview

• More than 100 patients with trauma injuries and chronic diseases will be evacuated from Gaza on Wednesday, marking a significant medical transfer during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
• The World Health Organization has arranged for the patients to travel via the Kerem Shalom crossing and then fly to the UAE, with some continuing to Romania for specialized treatment.
• Since the conflict began, fewer than 5,000 medical evacuations have been granted, with only 282 patients leaving since May due to restricted access.
• Rik Peeperkorn, WHO's representative, emphasized the need for regular, safe medical corridors to facilitate ongoing evacuations from Gaza.
• The current evacuation plan highlights the urgent medical needs in Gaza, where hospitals face shortages of fuel and supplies amid intense bombardments.