Israel targets Red Crescent's HQ in Khan Younis and killed a worker: UN warns Gaza facing full-scale famine
Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Gaza, with 36 more Palestinians martyred on Sunday, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to the report, Israel targeted the relief centres in Gaza where 13 people were martyred who were awaiting food.
As per the report, the overall death count is at least 60,430, with over 148,722 injured since the war began in October 2023.
--Attack on PRCS--
According to AFP, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported that Israeli forces attacked its headquarters in Khan Younis, killing one staff member and wounding three others. The strike ignited a fire, captured in a harrowing video showing flames and rubble inside the building.
“This was a direct strike on a humanitarian facility,” said PRCS in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The attack came just two days after a US envoy visited an American-backed aid centre in Gaza to assess food relief operations, raising international concern over worsening conditions.
--Famine Imminent--
UN agencies warn Gaza is on the brink of full-scale famine, with food, water, and medical supplies dwindling rapidly. Aid groups say ongoing strikes are crippling humanitarian operations.
In March, at least 15 aid workers — including eight from PRCS and one UN staffer — were killed by Israeli forces in southern Gaza, per the UN humanitarian office (OCHA).
--Toll of War--
Israel's military campaign began following a Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023, which killed 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli sources.
In retaliation, Israel launched what has become one of the deadliest modern conflicts, with the vast majority of casualties in Gaza being civilians, according to Hamas-run health authorities, whose figures are deemed credible by the UN.
As international pressure builds, rights groups and aid agencies continue to urge for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and unhindered access to humanitarian relief.