27 Irish citizens on today's list to leave Gaza through Rafah Crossing

Policemen stand at Rafah crossing port, Egypt, as a humanitarian aid convoy for the Gaza Strip is parked Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Picture: AP Photo/Omar Aziz

The names of 27 Irish citizens and their dependents are on today's list of those allowed to leave Gaza.

The list includes the children of Khalid el Estal — Sara and Ali — whose mother Ashwak was killed by an Israeli strike in the bombarded enclave.