Rafah Border Crossing reopened for medical evacuations
Ramallah, March 21 (Hibya) - The Rafah Border Crossing, closed by Israel on February 28, was reopened on Thursday for the first time to allow the passage of Palestinians in need of medical treatment.
According to CCTV, the crossing resumed operations through the Egyptian Red Crescent, allowing movement in both directions.
According to official data, on the first day of reopening, around 25 patients and their companions were planned to cross into Egypt for treatment. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that the lists of wounded and sick people awaiting treatment abroad are very long, while the current numbers remain extremely limited.
It was warned that keeping critically ill patients waiting, due to inadequate medical facilities inside Gaza, poses a life-threatening risk.
Aid organizations called for international pressure to keep the crossing open 24 hours a day and to increase its transit capacity.
Usa News Agency
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