Gaza war: First batch of evacuees reach Egypt after Rafah crossing reopens
Reuters reported, citing sources. The injured Palestinians are expected to be admitted at medical facilities in Egypt for treatment. Track latest updates on Israel-Hamas war The border crossing, which became operational on November 1 for evacuating foreign passport holders and transporting medical and food aid to the besieged population of Gaza, was temporarily closed since November 10 due to issues related to the transportation of injured Palestinians from northern Gaza.
With the border crossing reopening today, around 80 aid trucks arrived in the Gaza Strip from Egypt, Reuters learnt from sources. Also Read: Israel-Hamas war: Communication lost with Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, says WHO The intensification of clashes between Israeli troops and Hamas near Al-Shifa, the biggest hospital of Gaza, has posed risks to the lives of several patients, including infants. Israel has offered to evacuate the babies admitted in the hospital, but has not shared a detailed plan.
The evacuation would be carried out at the request of the hospital staff, Israel's chief military spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, reportedly said. The Gaza Health Ministry has claimed that three children have already died out of the 45 admitted, as operations at the neonatal intensive care unit stopped due to the absence of electricity. Ashraf Al-Qidra, the ministry spokesperson, told Reuters from inside the hospital that the Israeli offensive did not directly strike the medical facility overnight.
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