"The evacuation of Palestinian patients and wounded via the Rafah crossing has been suspended for today, a spokesperson for the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has told Al Jazeera, adding that Israel informed the organisation about the move on Wednesday morning. Unfortunately, a few minutes ago, we were informed that the evacuation process of today has been cancelled, Raed al-Nims told Al Jazeera from Khan Younis in Gaza."
"Only five Palestinian were permitted to leave for Egypt on Monday and only 16 on Tuesday numbers far below the 50 Palestinians who Israeli officials said would be allowed to leave via the crossing daily. Israel agreed to open the key crossing the Gaza Strip's only gateway to the outside world after weeks of delay, but has placed restrictions on the movement of people through the crossing."
"More than 18,000 Palestinian patients are also awaiting medical evacuations through the crossing, including about 440 critical cases that need immediate attention, Gaza health officials say. Al Jazeera's Tareq Abu Azzoum said Israel was not giving any explanation as to why some Palestinians were being denied permission to leave or return to the Strip. The restrictions on the crossing come as Israel killed at least 10 Palestinians across Gaza overnight, in the latest uptick in violence despite a s"
Evacuation of Palestinian patients and wounded via the Rafah crossing was suspended today, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said. Sick and wounded were to receive preliminary checkups at the Red Cross hospital before ambulance transfer to Rafah and onward to Egyptian hospitals. Only five Palestinians left for Egypt on Monday and 16 on Tuesday, well below the 50 a day Israeli officials had said would be allowed. Only Palestinians who left Gaza during the war and passed Israeli security vetting may return. Returnees report blindfolding, handcuffing, interrogation and sexual harassment. More than 18,000 patients await medical evacuation, including about 440 critical cases. Israeli authorities offered no explanation for denials as restrictions coincided with at least 10 Palestinians killed across Gaza overnight.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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