"The reopening of Rafah, Gaza's only land crossing that does not go through Israel, has been much touted as evidence of the progress of the second phase of the United States-backed Gaza ceasefire deal. But events on Monday revealed a different reality, marked by strict security restrictions, complex procedures, and limited numbers being allowed to cross, falling far short of expectations and the scale of Gaza's accumulated humanitarian needs."
"Each of the five patients being allowed to leave was accompanied by two people as per Israeli orders, bringing the total number of travellers to 15, according to information provided to Gaza's health authorities. Mohammad Abu Salmiya, the director of Gaza's al-Shifa Medical Complex, told Al Jazeera that this was the only group that departed, despite prior plans with the World Health Organization (WHO) the body overseeing coordination between"
Israel reopened the Rafah crossing but permitted only five wounded Palestinians to exit on the first day, with each patient allowed two accompanying people, totaling 15 travellers. Hundreds or thousands of other patients remain unable to leave due to strict security restrictions and complex procedures. The limited departures contrast with expectations tied to the second phase of the US-backed ceasefire deal. One departing patient, 17-year-old Mohammed Abu Mostafa, travelled with his mother after receiving notification to report to the Red Crescent Hospital in Khan Younis. Gaza health authorities and WHO coordination plans were affected by the constrained movement.
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