Russia starts evacuating its citizens from Gaza
The evacuation of Russian nationals from the Gaza Strip has
begun and more than 60 Russian passport holders have crossed into
Egypt, Russia’s emergencies ministry said on Sunday,
Azernews reports, citing Al Arabiya.
A limited evacuation, which began on Nov. 1, of foreign passport
holders and Palestinians needing urgent medical treatment, to Egypt
has faced difficulties. It was paused several times in the past
week due to bombardments that aid staff said hit or targeted
medical convoys.
“At the moment, citizens of the Russian Federation who wish to
leave the conflict zone are crossing the checkpoint,” Russia’s
emergencies ministry said.
“Russian Emergency Situations Ministry specialists are providing
medical and psychological assistance to the people on site, and
providing them with food and water,” it said.
It said that Russian citizens will be transferred to Cairo and
will be assisted with necessary paperwork.
The ministry didn’t say, how many Russian citizens are expected to
leave Gaza. According to Russian media, some 1,000 Russians and
nationals from the republics of the former Soviet Union have
expressed a wish to leave Gaza.
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