Second evacuation of injured children from Gaza completed
Update Explained
Switzerland has successfully completed a humanitarian mission to evacuate injured children from the Gaza Strip. The second leg of this operation involved transporting 13 children and 51 family members from Jordan to Switzerland. These individuals were initially moved from Gaza to Jordan, where they received medical attention before their journey to Switzerland. In Switzerland, the children and their families will reside in eight different cantons where they will receive necessary medical treatment at various hospitals. Furthermore, they will undergo an asylum procedure in Switzerland. Overall, this humanitarian effort has enabled Switzerland to evacuate a total of 20 injured children and 78 family members from Gaza, providing them with medical care that is not available in their home region.
What changed
Switzerland completed its second humanitarian evacuation operation for injured children from Gaza, bringing an additional 13 children and 51 family members to the country.
Why it matters
The evacuated children and their families will receive critical medical treatment in Swiss hospitals that is not accessible in Gaza. They will also be undergoing an asylum procedure in Switzerland, ensuring their temporary stay and support in the country.
Who is affected
- injured children from Gaza
- accompanying family members of the children
Key dates
Second Evacuation Completed
The second evacuation operation was completed on Friday when the children and family members arrived in Switzerland.
Key details
- Operation involved Switzerland and Norway collaborating to move children from Gaza to Switzerland via Jordan.
- Children and family members were transported on a specially equipped medical evacuation aircraft.
- Allocation to Swiss cantons was based on medical needs, with treatment costs covered by host cantons or hospitals if not insured.