Gaza: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Monday that a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is critical to saving lives and halting the cycle of death and destruction.
According to Jordan News Agency, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric stated that civilians in Gaza have endured "unimaginable suffering" due to relentless hostilities and severe restrictions on life-saving aid. She emphasized the need for humanitarian assistance to resume at full capacity and be distributed safely to people in need, wherever they are located.
Spoljaric highlighted the ICRC's readiness to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza, focusing on reuniting families and facilitating the safe delivery of aid. She stressed the importance of prioritizing the safety and dignity of civilians in these efforts.
The ICRC aims to act as a neutral humanitarian intermediary to assist in returning prisoners to their families and ensure the secure entry and distribution of humanitarian aid to those in need.
"Our teams are ready to act as a neutral humanitarian intermediary to help bring hostages and detainees back to their families. We are also prepared to bring aid into Gaza and distribute it safely to civilians in desperate need," Spoljaric added.