Israeli Health Minister Uriel Busso has canceled directives to hospitals regarding the treatment and care of wounded residents from Gaza or Lebanon, who were evacuated by the Israeli army and transported to Israel, the ministry announced Friday.
The Jerusalem Post newspaper said that Bosso issued orders to the Ministry’s Director General, Moshe Bar Siman Tov, to cancel the previous instructions.
Bosso stressed that “there is no change in his clear policy of not allowing terrorists, as well as residents from Gaza and Lebanon, to seek refuge in Israeli hospitals.”
Friday’s announcement came after a directive was issued on Thursday to accept treatment in Israeli hospitals for residents coming from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
The first directive stated that “Israel’s acceptance of people in need of treatment is consistent with the state’s obligations under international law and agreements.”
The Israeli Minister of Health stated, in a statement on Friday, that “the letter sent earlier was drafted without his knowledge or approval,” explaining that “any request to change the policy will not be considered except after extensive discussions.”
Regarding the evacuation of the wounded from the Gaza Strip, the ministry highlighted “the complexity of the operation, as it requires safe passage, assistance from the Red Cross, and means of evacuation.”
A report issued last week revealed that “about 25 people from Hamas, who were captured since October 7, received treatment in Israeli hospitals.”
2024-01-19 15:44:11
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