From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Dozens of sick and injured Gazans to fly from Israeli airport to Europe for treatment
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Some 70 sick and injured Gazan children, adult family members and dual citizens are set to take off this afternoon from Ramon International Airport for European countries, the IDF’s Coordinator of the Government Activities in the Territories tells The Times of Israel.
The Palestinian civilians passed a background check, went through screening at the Kerem Shalom Crossing, and were bused to the airport north of Eilat, according to COGAT.
The evacuation is carried out in conjunction with the European Union.
Romania is receiving 7 patients and 23 companions. According to a Romanian diplomat, this is the fifth medical evacuation flight from Gaza that the country has received. Romania has taken in a total of 19 patients and 57 family members thus far.
Norway is taking 3 children, and 5 adult family members. France is accepting 3 patients and 6 adults companions.
Italy is also accepting patients from today’s flights.
COGAT, working with international partners, has arranged dozens of evacuation flights carrying 2,000 Gazans abroad, according to the IDF.
The Times of Israel Community.