Rafah: The Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza reopened Thursday morning, allowing humanitarian cases and patients to depart while facilitating the return of stranded residents to Gaza. Raed al-Nams, spokesperson for the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, indicated that the fourth batch of humanitarian cases, including patients and injured individuals, has been prepared.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, al-Nams confirmed that these cases left Red Crescent facilities to travel abroad for treatment. The reopening follows a disruption on Wednesday when Israeli authorities blocked patients and injured individuals from using the crossing. The World Health Organization was informed that the coordination for the departure of the third batch, intended for medical treatment, had been canceled.
Since Monday's reopening, the Rafah crossing has allowed only 50 patients and their companions to leave Gaza. On the first day, seven patients and their companions departed, followed by 16 on the second day. However, around 18,500 patients and wounded individuals are still awaiting medical treatment abroad.
