Thousands could die while awaiting medical evacuation: Health official

Zaher al-Wahidi, spokesperson for the Gaza Health Ministry, says the process at the Rafah crossing is “too complex” and ineffective. Few Palestinians have been able to leave the enclave to receive medical care since the crossing opened on Monday. “This will not allow us to evacuate patients and provide medical services to them to give them a chance at life,” al-Wahidi told Al Jazeera. About 20,000 patients are in need of medical evacuation, including 440 critical cases that need immediate attention, he said.