Gaza: "Every delay puts lives at risk"

We, the East Jerusalem Hospital Network, warmly welcome the joint statement released on September 22, 2025. The call to support medical treatment for patients from Gaza and to restore the humanitarian medical corridor to East Jerusalem comes at a crucial time.  

The situation in Gaza is becoming more desperate each day. Hospitals are overwhelmed or no longer functioning, and thousands of patients, including many children, urgently need care that is simply not available inside Gaza.  

East Jerusalem hospitals are ready to help. We are only 70 kilometers away from Gaza and have been caring for patients from the Strip for years, even before October 7. Our medical teams have the experience, facilities, and records needed to continue providing quality treatment.  

But we’re not only ready to receive patients, we are also ready to help bring them here. Our hospitals are willing to support the safe transportation of patients from Gaza to East Jerusalem so that they can access the care they need without further delay.  

We strongly support the call to reopen the medical corridor and enable medical evacuations immediately. Every day of delay puts more lives at risk. We also echo the call to lift restrictions on medical supplies and to ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients, in accordance with international humanitarian law and UN Security Council resolutions.  

We remain committed to working with international and local partners to save lives. With urgent support and renewed access, East Jerusalem hospitals can continue to be a vital lifeline for Gaza’s most vulnerable patients.  

With hope and gratitude,
The East Jerusalem Hospital Network (EJHN)