News reported that a new batch of patients and wounded in the Gaza Strip left today, Friday, through the Rafah crossing in the southern Gaza Strip.

"Palestine Today" quoted medical sources confirming the departure of a new batch of patients and wounded from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah land crossing as part of the 13th batch of the prisoner exchange deal.

This medical evacuation outside the Strip comes in implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement that has been in effect since January 19.

The Gaza Strip is suffering from a severe humanitarian crisis as a result of the genocidal war waged by the Zionist enemy for 15 months since October 7, 2023, targeting hospitals and medical staff and preventing the entry of medical equipment, supplies and medicines, which led to the deterioration of health conditions and a severe shortage of medicines and medical supplies.