Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stopped medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after an incident where a contracted worker was killed by Israeli fire. The WHO is calling for protection for civilians and humanitarian workers, and the situation is being investigated. Medical evacuations are suspended until further notice.
Key Facts
- The WHO suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt.
- A WHO-contracted worker was killed by Israeli fire.
- The incident happened during a security incident in Gaza.
- Two other WHO staff present were unharmed.
- The Rafah crossing, the only connection between Gaza and Egypt, had recently reopened.
- Crossing numbers have been low due to intense checks by Israeli authorities.
- The WHO oversees coordination between Egypt and Israel for evacuations.
- The incident is under investigation by the relevant authorities.
