WHO Suspends Medical Evacuations in Gaza After Contract Worker Killed
The World Health Organization (WHO) suspended all medical evacuations from the Gaza Strip to Egypt after a contract worker was killed during a security incident on Monday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed the death, stating that while two other staff members were present, they were not injured. The suspension will remain in effect until further notice while authorities investigate the attack on the humanitarian team near the Rafah crossing.
Date: April 6, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: humanitarian
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 1
Source: Times of Israel