The UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Co-ordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag, said “the recent medical evacuation of 252 patients and family members from Gaza to the United Arab Emirates – the largest so far – is a good development”. Ms Kaag made the statements during her briefing to the Security Council on September 16. “Over 14,000 patients require specialized treatment outside of the Gaza Strip. And I would like to use this opportunity to call on all member states to extend their solidarity by hosting these patients and their families,” she said.
