Gaza's Health Ministry said last week that 20,000 people were waiting to travel abroad for treatment, with at least one relative or active caregiver accompanying them.
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The Rafah crossing, which Israel has closed for nearly two years, is set to reopen on Monday. Israel has set a limit of 150 people from Gaza to Egypt per day, with the crossing open for six hours a day. Only 50 people will be allowed to cross from Egypt to Gaza.
Israel opened the crossing to implement the second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement. The Rafah crossing, which connects Gaza to Egypt, has been closed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war two years ago. It was reopened during a brief ceasefire last year. The closure has prevented the wounded and sick in Palestine from leaving for treatment.
Gaza's health ministry said last week that 20,000 people were waiting to travel abroad for treatment. They will be accompanied by at least one relative or caregiver.
People will be allowed to travel from Gaza to Egypt only after obtaining approval from Palestinian authorities. Egypt will inform Israel of the names of those who have been granted such approval 24 hours in advance.
Despite the closure of the crossing, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations were facilitating the evacuation of patients. About 7,600 patients were evacuated for treatment during the war.
Palestinian officials say that about 100,000 Palestinians have left the Gaza Strip since the war began. Israel's right-wing government has adopted a policy of encouraging people to leave Gaza and not allowing them to return. That is why it has now established a rule that 150 people can leave, but only 50 can enter.
The US-brokered agreement stipulates that Hamas and other militant groups will lay down their arms, Israeli forces will withdraw from Gaza, and modern cities will be built in Gaza. A peace committee led by US President Donald Trump has also been formed to make this plan a reality.
