Gaza:A cancer patient is currently awaiting approval to travel for further medical treatment outside the Gaza Strip.
According to Maan News Agency, Ismail Abdul Rahman Al-Khawas, a 58-year-old resident of Al-Bureij camp, has made an urgent appeal to the Egyptian authorities, the World Health Organization, and the Palestinian Ministry of Health for assistance in securing travel permission. Al-Khawas, who is suffering from cancer under challenging health and humanitarian conditions, seeks to complete his treatment abroad.
Al-Khawas revealed that he faced displacement and significant damage to his home during a period of aggression, during which his illness was diagnosed. This has exacerbated his health, psychological, and humanitarian struggles. Despite having obtained a medical referral and the necessary travel documentation, he was turned back by the Egyptian authorities about four months ago while attempting to cross for medical treatment.
He noted that prior to the conflict, he had traveled abroad several times for treatment without any issues. Due to his ongoing health challenges, Al-Khawas is renewing his plea to Egyptian authorities, the World Health Organization, and the Ministry of Health to urgently facilitate his travel, emphasizing the critical nature of completing his treatment.