The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has accused Israeli forces of a deliberate attack on its headquarters in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulting in one worker's death and injuries to three others. The aid organization stated that the facility was clearly marked and well-known to Israeli authorities, as it was identified with the protective red emblem. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, unleashing a fire that engulfed the building. PRCS reported that artillery fire struck the upper floors first and then targeted the ground floor while rescue teams attempted to address the resulting blaze.
Israeli Military Accused of Targeting Gaza Aid Headquarters, Leaving One Dead
Israeli Military Accused of Targeting Gaza Aid Headquarters, Leaving One Dead
Humanitarian organization claims attack on marked facility highlights severe risks to aid workers in conflict zones.
The victim, identified as Omar Isleem, represents only a fraction of the toll that humanitarian personnel have borne during this ongoing conflict, as previously reported by the aid group, with 51 staff and volunteers killed since the beginning of hostilities. The UN Human Rights office expressed outrage at the killings of emergency workers and called for an independent investigation.
The situation in Gaza further deteriorated as local health authorities reported heavy casualties, with at least 104 civilians killed in the latest military operations. Additional eyewitness accounts have emerged regarding casualties incurred near aid distribution points amid reported warning shots fired by the IDF.
Recent figures suggest that thousands of Palestinians have died seeking food due to the extended blockade. Efforts for humanitarian aid continue, albeit hampered by the ongoing violence, while Israel maintained its stance that it doesn't intentionally target civilians and connected the attacks to the conflict instigated by Hamas.
In a broader context, humanitarian agencies criticized the urgent need for increased aid access to counter deepening malnutrition crises in the enclave and fresh reports indicate that shortages in medical supplies could lead to adverse health outcomes.
The Israeli military campaign followed a significant attack launched by Hamas on southern Israel on October 7, leading to fatalities on both sides and a complex interplay of humanitarian concerns amid ongoing hostilities.
The situation in Gaza further deteriorated as local health authorities reported heavy casualties, with at least 104 civilians killed in the latest military operations. Additional eyewitness accounts have emerged regarding casualties incurred near aid distribution points amid reported warning shots fired by the IDF.
Recent figures suggest that thousands of Palestinians have died seeking food due to the extended blockade. Efforts for humanitarian aid continue, albeit hampered by the ongoing violence, while Israel maintained its stance that it doesn't intentionally target civilians and connected the attacks to the conflict instigated by Hamas.
In a broader context, humanitarian agencies criticized the urgent need for increased aid access to counter deepening malnutrition crises in the enclave and fresh reports indicate that shortages in medical supplies could lead to adverse health outcomes.
The Israeli military campaign followed a significant attack launched by Hamas on southern Israel on October 7, leading to fatalities on both sides and a complex interplay of humanitarian concerns amid ongoing hostilities.
