The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has recently experienced significant activity as it welcomed the fifth group of Palestinians who were stranded after completing their medical treatment abroad. On this Sunday, a total of 44 individuals left Gaza, including 17 patients and their 27 companions. The Palestinian Red Crescent has been instrumental in coordinating the evacuation of these patients, emphasizing their ongoing humanitarian efforts to assist those requiring medical care outside of Gaza.

Despite the limited number of people crossing the border since the reopening of the Rafah crossing, the efforts by medical teams and humanitarian organizations have been critical. According to Riad al-Nimas, the media director for the Red Crescent in Gaza, the organization continues its vital mission of facilitating medical evacuations, which highlights the urgent healthcare needs of the population. The crossing had seen no traffic last Friday and Saturday due to the weekend closure, but it resumed limited operations thereafter.

Visuals shared by Egyptian media showed the busy atmosphere at the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, with numerous vehicles and buses prepared to transport returning residents. These logistical and security arrangements are designed to streamline the movement of individuals crossing the border, showcasing the ongoing collaboration between Egyptian authorities and humanitarian organizations for better management of crossings, particularly during times of increased demand for medical attention from Gaza.