The World Health Organization has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah crossing after a contractor was killed by Israeli troops on Monday. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the contractor, identified as 54-year-old Majdi Aslan, lost his life in a 'security incident', and while two staff members were present, they were unharmed. Local sources indicate that Aslan was driving a WHO-rented vehicle when it was targeted by Israeli forces. In response to the unmarked vehicle approaching their position, Israeli troops fired warning shots, claiming the vehicle posed an immediate threat. As a result of this tragic incident, WHO has called for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers, and described the event as a devastating loss. The suspension of medical evacuations hinders critical access to medical care, leaving over 18,000 Palestinian patients waiting for treatment outside Gaza.
WHO Halts Gaza Medical Evacuations Following Death of Contractor
WHO Halts Gaza Medical Evacuations Following Death of Contractor
The World Health Organization suspends medical transfers from Gaza after a contractor is killed amid escalating violence.
In a concerning development, the WHO has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after Majdi Aslan, a contractor, was killed by Israeli forces. This incident raises alarms about the safety of humanitarian workers and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
