Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Medical evacuations from Gaza are rare due to border closures, with over 16,000 patients still waiting for evacuation as of July 2024 [1][2] - The World Health Organization (WHO) has evacuated nearly 3,000 patients from Gaza since July 2024, but finding host countries remains a challenge [2] Romania's Role - Romania has been actively involved in evacuating patients from Gaza, utilizing its military planes to transport 108 patients and 271 companions since September 30, 2024 [3] - Of those evacuated to Romania, 52 patients and 136 companions remained in the country [3] - Romania maintains close ties with both Israel and Palestine, facilitating its role in coordinating medical evacuations [4] Challenges Faced by Evacuees - Evacuees often face difficult choices, such as leaving family members behind, due to limited space and resources [6] - Integrating into a new life in Romania is challenging for evacuees, particularly for women who need to find work and learn the language [8][9] - Medical evacuees receive state support for rent and expenses, but it is often insufficient, requiring them to seek employment [9] - The return of patients to Gaza after treatment is uncertain, creating a sense of limbo for evacuees like Zeinab, who is planning her daughter's wedding back home while considering bringing her family to Romania [10]