Israeli military in attack on Gaza
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has alleged that Israeli forces targeted its headquarters in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the death of one worker and injuries to three others.
The humanitarian organization declared that the attack “sparked a fire within the structure” early on Sunday.Characterizing the overnight attack on the facility located in the southern city of Khan Younis as “intentional”, the PRCS underscored that the location of its headquarters was “widely acknowledged” by the Israeli military and was “clearly identified with the protective red symbol.”
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) notified the BBC that it is presently evaluating the claim that a PRCS structure incurred damage and that “uninvolved individuals in the Khan Younis region were affected as a result of an IDF strike.”
A video shared by the PRCS on social media showcased parts of the building consumed by flames and enveloped in dense smoke, while later images disclosed significant destruction to the structure along with several large bloodstains.
In a statement, the aid organization indicated that “shortly after midnight, Israeli artillery directly targeted the upper floors” of the building.
While the PRCS teams were occupied with the evacuation of personnel and assessing the damage, the second floor was struck once more, followed by direct shelling of the ground floor – precisely At the time when rescue teams were battling the blaze caused by the bombing.
The PRCS recognized the deceased individual as Omar Isleem and conveyed that it was “heartbroken” regarding his demise.. It reported that two additional workers sustained injuries, along with a civilian who was attempting to extinguish the flames. The agency noted that the building was “clearly marked” with its emblem.
“This was not an error,” the PRCS emphasized. “We reiterate our demand for accountability and the safeguarding of all humanitarian and medical personnel.”
The aid organization stated that since the onset of the conflict, “51 staff and volunteers in Gaza have been killed by Israel, including 29 who perished while carrying out humanitarian duties.”
The UN Human Rights office conveyed its “deep shock and outrage regarding the ongoing killings of emergency workers in Gaza” and called for an independent investigation.
This incident occurs amid escalating warnings concerning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
On Sunday, the Hamas-controlled Gaza health ministry reported that at least 104 individuals had been killed due to Israel’s military operations in the last 24 hours. The ministry indicated that 65 individuals lost their lives while seeking assistance.
Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat informed the BBC that five individuals were killed and 30 injured by Israeli forces near the northernmost aid distribution point operated by the US and Israeli-supported organization Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
The IDF stated that its troops discharged warning shots at a gathering approaching them “in a manner that posed a threat” hundreds of meters away from the location and not during its operational hours.
The IDF claimed it was unaware of any.
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