Journalism of Courage
The first foreign passport holders and injured Gazans were evacuated from the Palestinian enclave as they passed through the Rafah crossing into Egypt on Wednesday. (REUTERS)
The deal brokered by Qatar, between Egypt, Israel and Hamas, in coordination with the United States, permits limited evacuations with an initial list of 500 foreign passport holders expected to be allowed out of the Gaza Strip in the coming days. (REUTERS)
The initial wave of injured individuals arrived via ambulances, underwent examinations by Egyptian medical teams, and were then directed to hospitals based on the extent of their injuries. In the above photo, medical workers wait to take Palestinians who will receive treatment in Egyptian hospitals, at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip. (REUTERS)
Egypt has established a field hospital in Sheikh Zuweid, situated 15 km from Rafah, and is coordinating the transfer of certain patients to permanent hospitals within the Sinai region and in Ismailia. (REUTERS)
Around 200 people were waiting at the Palestinian side of the border on Wednesday morning. It isn’t clear for how long the crossing will remain open for evacuation. (AP Photo)
The Rafah crossing, controlled by Egypt, is the main entrance and exit point to Gaza from Egypt. It is the only way that Gazans can leave the 360 sq km coastal strip. (REUTERS)
In the first days of the war, Egypt said Rafah was open but inoperable due to Israeli bombardment in Gaza. Seen here, Palestinians with dual citizenship walk at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the hope of getting permission to leave Gaza. (REUTERS)
U.N. aid officials said the number of aid trucks going through Rafah averages 14 daily, far fewer than the 100 they estimate are required to meet basic needs. (REUTERS)
Palestinians gather at the site of Israeli strikes on houses in Jabalia refugee camp.
