US lawmakers press Israel to let cancer patients out of Gaza for treatment
Summary
More than 60 members of the U.S. Congress have asked Israel to allow Palestinian cancer patients in Gaza to travel for medical treatment in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. They want President Donald Trump’s administration to help evacuate these patients and ensure they can return to Gaza safely.Key Facts
- Over 60 U.S. lawmakers from both the House and Senate signed a letter urging Israel to lift travel restrictions on Gaza cancer patients.
- The letter was sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and includes Senators Bernie Sanders and Chris Van Hollen.
- Gaza’s healthcare system is heavily damaged, with 94% of hospitals destroyed or harmed according to the World Health Organization.
- The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, Gaza’s only specialized cancer center, was destroyed in March 2025.
- Since the war began in October 2023, many patients have died waiting for permission to leave Gaza for treatment.
- Israel has limited medical evacuations, citing security concerns, despite a ceasefire in October 2025.
- The lawmakers propose creating a medical corridor to allow patients safe passage for treatment in other Palestinian areas.
- Hospitals in the West Bank and East Jerusalem have offered to treat patients and cover the costs.
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