Egypt Sinai hospitals on 'high alert' in preparation for wounded Palestinians

The Sinai Foundation for Human Rights said hospitals and blood banks in the North Sinai governorate have declared a critical state of emergency as they prepare to receive an influx of wounded Palestinians.

The measure is part of a contingency plan in the event the Rafah crossing reopens after it was taken over by the Israeli army in recent days, medical sources told the foundation.

The sources said that public and central hospitals have been recommended to release patients who are in recovery to ensure capacity to receive Palestinians.