Meanwhile, theRed Crosssaid that a building housing offices for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Rafah was damaged. "The structure was hit by explosive munitions despite being clearly marked and despite all parties being aware that it serves the organization," the Red Cross said in a statement.
IDF operation against Hamas vehicles in Gaza
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The IDF later reported that forces had fired at the building belonging to the ICRC as a result of incorrect identification and that the incident would be investigated.
"Fortunately, there were no casualties, but this directly impacts our ability to operate in Gaza. The ICRC strongly condemns the attack on its compound."
The organization further warned of the humanitarian toll of intensified fighting in Gaza over the past week. "Hundreds of civilians have been killed, some remain buried under rubble while others were left behind with no way to rescue them," according to the ICRC.
"New evacuation orders and intense combat have forced many to flee without knowing where safe areas are and many have nowhere to go. Countless people have had to leave behind their belongings and tents."
Additionally, the Red Cross noted that food and drinking water supplies are dwindling and medical facilities — including the organization’s field hospital in Rafah — are treating mass casualty incidents.
"The resumption of fighting and violence has led to a loss of hope on all sides," the statement read. "Yesterday, contact was lost with a Palestinian Red Crescent emergency medical technician, whose whereabouts remain unknown. Last week, humanitarian workers in Gaza were killed and injured."