Gaza's health ministry: Over 21,000 patients in 'urgent' need of evacuation

Gaza's health ministry: Over 21,000 patients in 'urgent' need of evacuation Gaza's health ministry has said that over 21,000 patients in the territory are in "urgent" need of evacuation for treatment. It reiterated its call for the Israeli authorities to open the Rafah crossing to allow for the transfer of patients and wounded out of the enclave for treatment.