Uzbekistan has evacuated 100 injured Palestinian women and children, along with their guardians, from Rafah to provide medical treatment and care. Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Egypt, Mansurbek Kilichev, shared the details with the Egyptian Ahram portal.
The evacuation was initiated by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in collaboration with the health ministries of Uzbekistan and Egypt. According to Kilichev, the evacuees will remain in Uzbekistan until it is safe enough for them to return to their homeland. Currently, they are being housed in rehabilitation centers and hospitals, where they are receiving medical care and recovery support.
The Uzbek government is ensuring that the evacuees have access to housing, food, medical assistance, and education for the children during their stay. Kilichev affirmed that they are living in comfortable conditions.
This initiative reflects Uzbekistan’s broader humanitarian efforts. In November, President Mirziyoyev addressed an Arab-Islamic summit on the issue of Palestine, calling for an end to military actions in Palestinian territories and the establishment of humanitarian corridors. He also expressed Uzbekistan’s readiness to host injured women and children for treatment and rehabilitation.
Uzbekistan’s assistance to Palestinians is part of a sustained effort. Last year, President Mirziyoyev allocated $1.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to support Palestinian refugees in Gaza.
This recent evacuation demonstrates Uzbekistan’s commitment to providing humanitarian aid while encouraging stability in the region.
