The International Red Cross is outraged after a paramedic was killed on duty in Gaza, bringing the total aid worker deaths there to 30 since the conflict began
GENEVA: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said it was “outraged” by the killing of an on-duty paramedic in Gaza.
The victim was identified as Hussein Hassan Hussein Al-Samiri, a dedicated paramedic with the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
He was killed while performing humanitarian duties in Khan Younis during an attack in the Al-Mawasi area.
“The IFRC sends its deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues,” the organisation stated.
His death brings the number of PRCS staff and volunteers killed in Gaza since October 2023 to 30.
“The Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are symbols of protection, humanity, neutrality, and hope,” the IFRC said.
“Yet too often, our volunteers and staff are killed while performing life-saving work.”
The federation stressed that humanitarian and medical workers must be respected and protected at all times.
“The loss of Hussein is a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by those who dedicate their lives to helping others.”
Violence has continued in Gaza despite a US-brokered truce entering its second phase last month.
Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the agreement.
Gazan health officials said Israeli air strikes killed 23 people on Wednesday.
Israel’s military said it struck after one of its officers was wounded by enemy gunfire.
The Geneva-based IFRC is the world’s largest humanitarian network.
It comprises more than 17 million volunteers across over 191 countries.
