Israeli occupation targets ICRC humanitarian convoy in Gaza

By Nada Ali On Nov 8, 2023

Palestine Red Crescent is providing first aid, ambulances, and medical support in Gaza. Photo Credit: Palestine Red Crescent

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said its convoy of five trucks and two vehicles with lifesaving medical supplies was targeted in Gaza on Tuesday by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF).

“The convoy of five trucks was carrying lifesaving medical supplies to health facilities, including to al-Quds Hospital of PRCS when it was hit by fire. Two trucks were damaged, and a driver was lightly wounded,” ICRC added.

William Schomburg, head of the ICRC sub-delegation in Gaza, said that their mission is to provide citizens the immediate help, adding that it is legally required to guarantee that critical relief can get to medical institutions under international humanitarian law.

Today IOF targeted the ICRC humanitarian convoy in #Gaza city.

🚨 The convoy of five trucks was carrying lifesaving medical supplies to health facilities, including to #AlQuds Hospital of PRCS when it was hit by fire. Two trucks were damaged, and a driver was lightly wounded.… pic.twitter.com/3lSB6QJhBU

— PRCS (@PalestineRCS) November 7, 2023