Jordan airlifts dozens of Gaza’s sick children in largest evacuation yet: Video
Jordan has evacuated a group of 35 ailing children from the Gaza Strip for medical treatment in its hospitals, marking the seventh and largest phase of a humanitarian effort to support Palestinian civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.
The operation, coordinated with Jordan’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO), included 72 accompanying family members. Upon arrival, the children were admitted to local hospitals, where they are now receiving specialised care from professional medical teams.
This latest evacuation is part of the Jordanian Medical Corridor initiative, which aims to provide treatment for up to 2,000 Palestinian children from Gaza. First announced by King Abdullah II in February, the initiative officially began in March and has since brought a total of 112 children and 241 family members to Jordan for urgent medical care.
According to Jordanian officials, the seventh batch marks the single largest transfer of evacuees since the program’s launch.
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