Israel-Hamas war: First batch of foreign-passport holders leave Gaza through Egypt's Rafah crossing
Rafah border point. Militant group Hamas, which controls the Palestinian territory, said earlier Wednesday it expected some foreigners and dual nationals to be allowed into Egypt.
It published a list that included workers from the International Committee of the Red Cross and nationals from Australia, Austria, Jordan and Indonesia. Track the latest updates of Israel-Hamas war Ambulances were also seen entering the besieged enclave, with more than 80 wounded Palestinians set to be transferred for treatment in Egypt.
Authorities have set up a field hospital in the North Sinai town of Sheikh Zuweid. Egypt, which has the only non-Israeli controlled crossing with Gaza, is a lifeline for crucial humanitarian aid for the territory’s 2.3 million residents.
More than 8,500 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict, according to authorities in Hamas-run Gaza. Hamas is designated a terrorist organization by the US and the EU."Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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