Gaza media office says 22,000 patients await treatment abroad
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Gaza's government media office says 22,000 patients and wounded need to leave the enclave for treatment abroad. Director General Ismail Sevabite called on international bodies to force Israel to open border crossings immediately. He said 1,000 wounded and sick people require evacuation daily.
Key Facts
- Gaza's government media office says 22,000 patients and wounded need to leave Gaza for treatment abroad.
- Director General Ismail Sevabite said 1,000 wounded and sick people require evacuation daily.
- About 90,000 Palestinians outside Gaza are waiting to return, according to Sevabite.
- Sevabite accused Israel of pursuing a policy of leaving people to die slowly and deliberately stalling the process.
Gaza Medical Evacuation Needs
Gaza's government media office says 22,000 patients and wounded need to leave the enclave for treatment abroad. Director General Ismail Sevabite said the figure includes thousands of children whose suffering is increasing daily. He said 1,000 wounded and sick people require evacuation daily through border crossings.
Border Crossing Criticism
Sevabite accused Israel of pursuing a policy of leaving people to die slowly and deliberately stalling the process. He said Israeli statistics on entry and exit from Gaza are insufficient and do not meet minimum humanitarian needs. He called on the international community, the World Health Organization, and UN agencies to force Israel to stop using border crossings as a tool of collective punishment.
Return of Displaced Palestinians
About 90,000 Palestinians outside Gaza are waiting to return, according to Sevabite. He called for their demands to be met.
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