As a result of the humanitarian and health crisis affecting the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip Since the Israeli bombings, hundreds of local and foreign citizens have been allowed to evacuate to the other side of the country The Rafah crossingon the border with Egypt.

Among the evacuees are: 28 premature babieswho received medical care at Al Shifa Hospital, which was targeted by bombs last week.

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The newborns were taken to various hospitals in Egypt, where they are now receiving medical care.

Newborns on their way to Egypt, via the Rafah border crossing. Photo: SAID KHATIB / AFP

“At this time, the babies are being transferred to hospitals prepared with the highest level of medical equipment and supplies to provide them with all necessary medical services,” the Egyptian Ministry of Health said.

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Medical Center Supplies Al Arishwhere 16 babies would have gone, they told EFE five mothers of these children were also evacuated and they arrived at the hospital to be reunited with their children.

According to Al Qahera NewsThe remaining 12 babies are expected to be transferred to hospitals in Ismailia, northeastern Egypt, and Cairo, which have incubators and medical equipment to provide them with the necessary care given the limitations of the Al Arish hospital center.

The Palestinian Red Crescent said that initially 31 babies were very sick in hospital in Gaza, but three of them died due to their poor health. (JO)