WHO halts Gaza medical evacuations after worker killed
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The World Health Organization suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after a contracted worker died in a security incident. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed the death on Monday. Two other staff members were unharmed. The planned evacuation was halted, with further operations suspended indefinitely. Israel's military stated troops fired at an unmarked vehicle they perceived as threatening. The incident remains under investigation.
Key Entities
World Health Organization (WHO)Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusGazaEgyptRafah crossingIsrael