Turkey evacuates 18 more wounded Palestinians

A Turkish plane evacuates 18 more wounded Palestinians from Ben Gurion airport to Turkey, raising the number of Gazans being treated in Turkish hospitals to 22.

Turkey began transporting wounded Palestinians to Turkey on Sunday by airlifting four people out of Gaza.

On Wednesday a Turkish military plane lands at Ankara airport with 18 wounded Palestinians and their companions.

The wounded, including a pregnant woman and five children, are to be treated at a hospital in the capital.

Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay says Turkey was planning to airlift some 200 Palestinians wounded in the Gaza conflict.

— AP

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.