Thousands are awaiting medical treatment

Approximately 20,000 Palestinians expected to leave territory for urgent medical care abroad

The Rafah crossing’s pilot opening begins amid confusion as Gaza’s patients face unclear criteria, limited travel slots.

Gaza's Health Ministry says 20,000 desperately need medical treatment abroad as details from Israel remain slim.

Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.

Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.

Over 20,000 injured and wounded Palestinians are awaiting medical treatment as Israel permits 50 out at a time

Tens of thousands of ill and wounded Palestinians await evacuation as diplomatic efforts inch forward

Very few patients leave Gaza on the first day of opening as critics say 'no information, no promises' from Israel.

Israeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing on first day.

Only 12 Palestinians entered Gaza through Rafah while five patients and their escorts were allowed to leave for Egypt.

Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.

Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.

A small number of Palestinians from Gaza have started crossing into Egypt for medical treatment after Israel allowed a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing. It had been…

Thousands are awaiting medical treatment

These were the updates on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Twenty-five more Palestinians arrive in Gaza as 13 patients in need of treatment to begin evacuations through Rafah.