51 Norwegians in Gaza will leave Gaza tomorrow – news Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country

On Wednesday, 51 Norwegians escaped from Gaza, and were allowed to cross the border crossing at Rafah into Egypt. It is the first time since 7 October that Norwegians are among those allowed to cross the border. news has been in contact with Zaki Kahil. He is among the 51 Norwegian citizens on the list. – We are very happy. I have waited so long for this news. I’m going to dance now, he says. – A Norwegian emergency team is on its way from Cairo to the border to receive those who come. The team has medical personnel, embassy personnel and ID and document experts who can help those who lack necessary documents, for example expired passports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOF) writes in a press release. The trip will then go to Cairo, where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a reception centre. There will still be around 200 Norwegians left in Gaza waiting for the next message. – Not all Norwegian citizens in Gaza have received permission to travel out. These people and their relatives are in a very demanding situation now. Our diplomats continue to work to ensure that Norwegian citizens are allowed to leave Gaza as soon as possible. Those who have not received permission to travel abroad will also be informed. news has also been in contact with Norway’s ambassador to Egypt, Hilde Klemetsdal. She says tonight they are busy preparing to receive the Norwegian citizens tomorrow. Very happy – I am very happy that I have received notification that Norwegian citizens have received notification that they can travel out of Gaza. I am now contacting those on the list, and hope they will be able to get safely to the border crossing at Rafah. says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in a press release. The minister further points out that getting Norwegian citizens out is and has been their highest priority. The team that is ready in Egypt consists of medical personnel and employees from the embassy in Cairo. In addition, there are ID and document experts who can help those who lack the necessary documents. – Gaza is a war zone, and the situation has worsened dramatically in recent weeks. People lack food, medicine, water and fuel. I have been, and still am, very concerned for everyone who has lived through this nightmare, says the Minister for Foreign Affairs.



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