The devastation of Gaza’s health infrastructure has been alarming, with facilities like Al-Shifa Hospital heavily damaged amid accusations from Israel that Hamas abused medical sites for military purposes. Israeli forces have assured that the crossing will now operate under a new security arrangement involving Israel, Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority—a rival to Hamas—yet the specifics on expanding these operations remain vague. The World Health Organization has indicated that many more people desperately require treatment outside Gaza, and the sluggish pace of this initial evacuation emphasizes a pressing humanitarian crisis.

As the geopolitical dynamics shift following the cease-fire, the control of Gaza's border remains contentious, with Israel wary of strengthening the Palestinian Authority's role. Prime Minister Netanyahu's administration has suggested a minimal involvement of the Palestinian Authority in postwar governance, reflecting the complexities involved in managing the territory’s future. International observers continue to monitor the situation closely, as the fate of thousands of Gazans hangs in the balance amid ongoing negotiations.