Israeli offensive intensifies amid reports Hamas will seek amendments to Trump’s Gaza plan
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said that the “intensification of military operations in Gaza City” has forced the humanitarian organisation to temporarily suspend operations at its Gaza City office and relocate its staff to ICRC offices in southern Gaza “to ensure staff safety and operational continuity”.
The ICRC will continue to strive to provide support to civilians in Gaza City, whenever circumstances allow, from our offices in Deir al-Balah and Rafah, which remain fully operational. This includes providing medical donations to the few remaining health facilities in Gaza City and doing the utmost to facilitate the movements of first responders. In Rafah, the Red Cross Field hospital will continue to be a lifeline for the many wounded patients pouring in.
The ICRC has been in Gaza City for decades. Following the latest intensification of hostilities, ICRC teams stayed as long as they possibly could to protect and support the most vulnerable people. The ICRC remains committed to returning as soon as conditions allow.
The rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian assistance must be allowed and facilitated across the Gaza Strip.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/01/israel-gaza-offensive-benjamin-netanyahu-hamas-donald-trump-middle-east-crisis-live-news
Author : Amy Sedghi (now) and Hamish Mackay (earlier)
Publish date : 2025-10-01 14:19:00
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