Red Cross Details Gaza Humanitarian Response Amidst Three Years of Conflict
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Amani Al-Naq, Red Cross spokesperson in Gaza, revealed the extensive humanitarian crisis after three years of conflict, with thousands dead and displaced. The organization facilitated the return of 195 detainees and over 6,000 released Palestinian prisoners. The Red Cross also operates a field hospital in Rafah, providing over 52,400 medical consultations since its opening in 2024, while continuing to address critical needs for water, food, and shelter.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Red Cross spokesperson Amani Al-Naq detailed Gaza's severe humanitarian crisis after three years of conflict.
- The Red Cross facilitated the return of 195 detainees and over 6,000 released Palestinian prisoners.
- A Red Cross field hospital in Rafah has provided more than 52,400 medical consultations since 2024.
- The organization continues to address critical needs for water, food, and shelter in Gaza.
- The Red Cross reiterated its call for de-escalation and a path to peace.
Amani Al-Naq, the spokesperson for the Red Cross in Gaza, stated that the past three years have resulted in widespread suffering and loss among civilians, with thousands killed and injured, and many families displaced. She emphasized that the scale of human loss is beyond description. During a phone interview on the "Awl Khabar" program on Radio Al-Shams, Al-Naq reiterated the Red Cross's call for de-escalation of the conflict and a path to peace, enabling affected individuals to live safely and with dignity.
Al-Naq explained that the Red Cross, acting as a neutral mediator, facilitated the return of 195 detainees from Gaza to their homes over the last three years, including 35 bodies returned to Israel. Additionally, the organization assisted in the return of over 6,000 Palestinian detainees released during the same period. She stressed that the Red Cross's role extends beyond prisoner exchanges to addressing the growing humanitarian needs in Gaza, particularly in providing clean water, food, and adequate shelter, while maintaining dialogue with all relevant parties.
Regarding healthcare, Al-Naq highlighted the Red Cross's support for Gaza's health system, which has been under immense pressure. She mentioned the Red Cross field hospital in the Mawasi area of Rafah, opened in 2024, which has provided over 52,400 medical consultations. This hospital serves nearby communities and is the only one in its operational area. The facility includes a primary healthcare center offering hundreds of consultations weekly, along with maternity services, and the organization organizes monthly blood drives to meet its needs.
The field hospital's staff comprises international employees of various nationalities and a significant number of local staff from Gaza. Al-Naq noted that foreign staff are rotated upon completion of their missions, while local personnel form a substantial part of the hospital's workforce. She affirmed that humanitarian operations continue amidst extensive needs in Gaza, with ongoing provision of health services and responses to water, food, and shelter requirements.
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