Spain says it has evacuated 44 Palestinian children from Gaza for medical treatment

Spain announced on Tuesday that it has evacuated 44 sick or injured children from Gaza, along with around 100 of their family members, over the past several months.

The Spain's migration ministry has conducted four evacuation missions in coordination with international organisations and allied nations, it said in a statement.

The children and their families are receiving medical treatment across Spain.

The government also said those brought to Spain will be eligible to apply for asylum.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's socialist government has been one of the most vocal critics of Israel's war on Gaza.