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UK doctor sent back to Gaza after escape to Egypt is refused

A doctor from Swansea has been forced back into Gaza after being refused permission to escape to Egypt.

08 November 2023 · 21:34 UTC

A UK doctor named Ahmed Sabra who was unable to leave Gaza for Egypt during a conflict and was forced to return to Gaza.

His family managed to escape to Cairo, but he was separated from them. Dr. Sabra expressed concerns about his safety in Gaza and criticized the UK government for not doing enough to help him leave the area.

The situation has raised concerns about the handling of British nationals in conflict zones, with some officials and politicians criticizing the Foreign Office's response.