On Wednesday, 33 patients, mostly children, along with their caregivers, left Gaza for medical treatment in Romania, Spain, and Belgium. This journey was made possible by the Israeli agency COGAT, which stands for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories, and the European Union. The group traveled through the Kerem Shalom Crossing into Israel and then flew from Ramon International Airport near Eilat to their destinations.
This operation marked the first-time collaboration with Spain and Belgium, showcasing a significant international effort to provide medical care. COGAT managed the transfer of the patients, highlighting Israel's role in facilitating medical aid.
In recent months, Israel has helped hundreds of patients travel to other countries for medical treatment. Over the past few months, 21 medical transfer operations have been conducted, allowing 926 patients and caregivers to leave through the Kerem Shalom Crossing for treatment in countries like Jordan, Romania, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
Gaza is a small region located in the Middle East, near Israel and Egypt. It is home to many people, but sometimes they face challenges like limited access to medical care.
COGAT stands for Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. It is an Israeli agency that helps manage and coordinate activities between Israel and areas like Gaza.
The European Union, or EU, is a group of countries in Europe that work together on various issues, including trade, travel, and sometimes helping people in need.
The Kerem Shalom Crossing is a border crossing point between Gaza and Israel. It is used for transporting goods and people between the two areas.
Ramon International Airport is an airport in Israel. It is used for flights to and from different countries, including those in Europe.
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