The World Health Organization (WHO) is gearing up to evacuate approximately 1,000 women and children from Gaza for urgent medical care, according to Hans Kluge, head of the WHO’s Europe branch. This move comes as a response to the dire situation in the war-torn Palestinian territory. In a recent interview with AFP, Kluge revealed that Israel has pledged to facilitate 1,000 more medical evacuations to the European Union over the next few months ¹.
This development offers a glimmer of hope for those struggling to access essential medical services in Gaza. The WHO’s efforts, coupled with Israel’s commitment, aim to provide critical care to those in need. For the latest updates on this evolving situation, stay tuned to the live blog for real-time developments in the Middle East.