The continued closure of the Rafah border crossing to the movement of patients and the injured “exacerbates their health condition to a dangerous degree that directly threatens their lives,” Abu Nada stated, as quoted by the Shehab news agency.

The border crossing is expected to reopen this Monday, following strong international pressure, after its closure by Israel in May 2024.

Thousands of patients are now on the verge of losing treatment opportunities because they are prevented from traveling, the doctor underscored.

He explained that of 20,000 patients, some 4,000 are not receiving any kind of chemotherapy or radiation treatment in Gaza.

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