Palestinians gathered outside Al-Shifa Medical Complex to demand the lifting of travel restrictions imposed by Israel on individuals seeking to leave the Gaza Strip for medical treatment. The protest highlights ongoing concerns regarding access to healthcare amid the ongoing conflict in the region.
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