UAE Evacuates 252 Patients and Families from Gaza to Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has evacuated 252 individuals, including critically injured patients and their families, from Gaza to Abu Dhabi. The operation, facilitated in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), involved transporting 97 severely injured patients, including those with cancer, along with 155 family members and 142 children.

The evacuees were flown from Ramon Airport in Israel to Abu Dhabi via the Kerem Shalom crossing. This marks the UAE’s second such airlift aimed at providing advanced medical care to those affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, highlighted that this effort reflects the UAE’s steadfast commitment to supporting Palestinians during these challenging times. She emphasized that the UAE is dedicated to working with international partners and the UN to address the humanitarian crisis.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, commended the UAE’s role in facilitating the evacuation and ensuring that patients receive the necessary care. He expressed hope for continued evacuations and acknowledged the UAE’s significant contributions to humanitarian aid efforts.

With this latest evacuation, the total number of individuals transported from Gaza has exceeded 1,917. Additionally, the UAE has provided over 40,000 tons of emergency relief, including food, medical supplies, and other essential materials, through various means, including ships, trucks, and flights.