Red Cross warns of catastrophic conditions in Gaza, calls for urgent medical evacuations

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains catastrophic, urging the international community to intensify its response and ensure that patients requiring specialised medical treatment can be evacuated abroad. ICRC Director-General Pierre Krähenbühl described conditions in Gaza as “hell on earth” in statements on Tuesday, saying Palestinians have endured prolonged suffering amid severe shortages of medical care, clean water and adequate shelter. Krähenbühl said many families continue to live in tents under extremely difficult conditions, facing persistent uncertainty about their safety and future. He also highlighted the anguish of Palestinian families who remain unaware of the fate of missing relatives, including those believed to be buried beneath the rubble […]