Medical evacuation of Palestinian patients through Rafah crossing
On April 28, 2026, the severe collapse of local healthcare infrastructure caused by ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza prompted a coordinated medical evacuation. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society and the World Health Organization safely evacuated 47 individuals, including 24 patients and 23 companions, through the Rafah crossing. This action allowed critically ill civilians to flee the conflict zone and access necessary treatment.
Date: April 28, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: humanitarian
Severity: MEDIUM
Displaced: 47
Source: WAFA