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Israeli strikes hit Gaza as Health Ministry urges Rafah opening

By Al Jazeera · Published by Everything Blog

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Recent military actions claimed six lives and wounded 38 across Gaza over a single 24-hour period, targeting areas from Jabalia to Rafah. The casualties included economic ministry workers monitoring humanitarian aid trucks who were struck in al-Mawasi. Medical authorities emphasized that thousands of priority patients face life-threatening delays without access to foreign hospitals.

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Health authorities urgently demand the reopening of the Rafah crossing to transport thous…: Health authorities urgently demand the reopening of the Rafah crossing to transport thousands of priority medical cases.
Border closures and bureaucratic delays have led directly to the deaths of dozens waiting…: Border closures and bureaucratic delays have led directly to the deaths of dozens waiting for medical evacuation.
Only 3,056 wounded and sick individuals have managed to exit for treatment abroad since F…: Only 3,056 wounded and sick individuals have managed to exit for treatment abroad since February.

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Gaza’s Health Ministry says dozens died awaiting treatment abroad as Israeli attacks continue despite a ceasefire.

At least two people have been killed in the latest Israeli attacks on Gaza, as the Ministry of Health in the strip calls for the Rafah crossing to be opened to allow sick and wounded Palestinians to leave for treatment.

Israeli attacks across Gaza continue at a “very high pace” on Thursday, with drone strikes hitting the centre and north of the territory over the past few hours, according to Al Jazeera’s Ashraf Abu Amra.

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Reporting from Deir el-Balah, Abu Amra said an Israeli drone fired two missiles in quick succession at a civilian car in the middle of the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, killing two Palestinians and wounding others.

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Recent military actions claimed six lives and wounded 38 across Gaza over a single 24-hour period, targeting areas from Jabalia to Rafah. The casualties included economic ministry workers monitoring humanitarian aid trucks who were struck in al-Mawasi. Medical authorities emphasized that thousands of priority patients face life-threatening delays without access to foreign hospitals.

Key Points

Health authorities urgently demand the reopening of the Rafah crossing to transport thous…: Health authorities urgently demand the reopening of the Rafah crossing to transport thousands of priority medical cases.
Border closures and bureaucratic delays have led directly to the deaths of dozens waiting…: Border closures and bureaucratic delays have led directly to the deaths of dozens waiting for medical evacuation.
Only 3,056 wounded and sick individuals have managed to exit for treatment abroad since F…: Only 3,056 wounded and sick individuals have managed to exit for treatment abroad since February.

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Recent military actions claimed six lives and wounded 38 across Gaza over a single 24-hour period, targeting areas from Jabalia to Rafah. The casualties included economic ministry workers monitoring humanitarian aid trucks who were struck in al-Mawasi. Medical authorities emphasized that thousands of priority patients face life-threatening delays without access to foreign hospitals.

Key Points

Health authorities urgently demand the reopening of the Rafah crossing to transport thous…: Health authorities urgently demand the reopening of the Rafah crossing to transport thousands of priority medical cases.
Border closures and bureaucratic delays have led directly to the deaths of dozens waiting…: Border closures and bureaucratic delays have led directly to the deaths of dozens waiting for medical evacuation.
Only 3,056 wounded and sick individuals have managed to exit for treatment abroad since F…: Only 3,056 wounded and sick individuals have managed to exit for treatment abroad since February.

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