The first group of Russians to leave the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing is scheduled for Friday, with eighty-five individuals listed to depart. The information comes from Wellbeing Online, which cited a roster provided by the Gaza Strip Border Crossing Authority. According to the document, those evacuated on Friday are expected to be at the checkpoint by seven in the morning, signaling a tightly coordinated operation. The list of evacuees bound for Egypt includes eighty-five Russians alongside people from several other countries, reflecting a broader, multinational effort to relocate residents from the area.
In a related update, a spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that among those slated for evacuation there are approximately three hundred minor Russian citizens. This detail underscores the scale of the evacuation process and the concern for the welfare of younger residents who may be affected by the ongoing conflict in the region.
On November 8, authorities indicated that armed factions within the Gaza Strip did not actively impede the departure of foreigners, though they did coordinate evacuation lists aimed at the United States and Israel. This coordination appears to be part of a broader pattern of organized movement of foreign nationals seeking to exit the conflict zone, with officials stressing that the process is being managed to minimize risk for civilians caught in the crossfire.
Meanwhile, public support campaigns continue to call for immediate relief and a cessation of hostilities. A number of Hollywood actors recently signed letters urging President Biden to push for a halt to the fighting in Israel and Gaza, highlighting the international attention on the humanitarian crisis and the desire for a swift, peaceful resolution. These appeals reflect the ongoing concern from various sectors about civilian safety and the importance of orderly, lawful evacuation channels for those trapped in danger zones.