The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of an imminent collapse of the humanitarian response in Gaza, where Palestinians face dire shortages of food, medicine, and essential supplies due to ongoing conflict and blockade. The ICRC calls for a ceasefire and reopening of aid corridors to alleviate the plight of the 2.3 million residents. Israeli control over aid inflows has severely hindered relief efforts, with operations at risk of ceasing without immediate aid resumption. The ICRC underscores Israel's legal obligations under international humanitarian law to ensure the welfare of civilians in the region.
"Without an immediate resumption of aid deliveries, the Red Cross will not have access to the food, medicines, and life-saving supplies needed to sustain many of its programmes in Gaza."
"Civilians in Gaza are facing an overwhelming daily struggle to survive the dangers of hostilities, cope with relentless displacement, and endure the consequences of being deprived of urgent humanitarian assistance."
"Under international humanitarian law, Israel has an obligation to use all means available to ensure that the needs of Palestinian civilians under its control are met."
"This situation must not and cannot be allowed to escalate further. The United Nations has repeatedly warned of humanitarian catastrophe."
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