'The international community must wield all diplomatic influence at its disposal to bring the parties to an agreement and halt the humanitarian tragedy underway in Rafah.'

More from the IRC's Vice President of Emergencies Bob Kitchen in The New Arab:
newarab.com/news/israel-bo…

Dr Khaled Dawas, a surgeon from our joint Emergency Medical Team with Medical Aid for Palestinians shares stories of the resilience from his colleagues at Gaza's Al Aqsa hospital.

With only 13 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza now even partially functioning, the humanitarian situation is dire.

'We're absolutely clear that there should not be further sales of offensive weapons with a high risk of being used in breach of international humanitarian law... There's no need for more thousand pound American bombs in Gaza.'

David Miliband on BBC Radio 4 PM 🔊
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'Gaza is now being cut off. We can't get our people in. We can't get our supplies in either.'

The IRC's President and CEO David Miliband told Andrew Marr how aid flows from the north of Gaza aren't meeting humanitarian needs on the ground. Hear more on LBC: lbc.co.uk/radio/presente…

'Gaza remains the most dangerous place on earth to be a healthcare worker, an aid worker, a child or a civilian.'

Medical Aid for Palestinians's Melanie Ward shares her experience of visiting Gaza last month in The Independent.
independent.co.uk/voices/rafah-g…

We're delighted that His Majesty King Charles III will continue as our patron.

Helping people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover & rebuild their lives is vital and we’re grateful to have the King’s support.

Learn more about our impact: rescue.org/uk/page/ircs-i…

'The stories you get from talking to the patients and their relatives are much worse than I'd expected.'

Dr Khaled Dawas from the IRC's and Medical Aid for Palestinians's joint Emergency Medical Team in Gaza on @DWNews:
youtu.be/G48N8CAUaTg?si…

The IRC has warned of the toll that recent attacks on Kharkiv are taking on the mental health of Ukrainian civilians, with many experiencing heightened anxiety and stress.

Hear more on Monocle Radio 🔊
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'If not stopped, this offensive [in Rafah] will result in catastrophic humanitarian consequences despite months of warnings.'

The IRC's Kiryn Lanning warns of the devastating impact further escalation in Gaza will have on Palestinians in The New York Times.
nytimes.com/2024/05/06/wor…

Recent attacks in Kharkiv have caused 'extensive damage to civilian infrastructure and led to a sharp increase in casualties among the local population.'

More from the IRC in The Telegraph
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202…

Israeli forces have launched a ground incursion into eastern Rafah & taken control of the Palestinian side of the border crossing. It is unconscionable to target such a densely populated area, leaving 1.3 million people with no safe haven.

Our statement: rescue.org/uk/press-relea…

'Over a million civilians are now in imminent danger and aid flow through the Rafah crossing has halted with no aid trucks entering since May 5.'

The IRC's Vice President for Emergencies Bob Kitchen describes the situation in Gaza in POLITICO:
politico.com/news/2024/05/0…

Food insecurity has reached an all-time high in West and Central Africa, with under 5s among the worst affected.

Malnutrition rates are expected to reach critical levels of over 15% (over 1 in 6 children) in parts of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria.
rescue.org/uk/press-relea…

'This is as bad as it gets and will lead to horrifying levels of suffering and death.'

The IRC's Kiryn Lanning warns of the 'catastrophic humanitarian consequences' of an offensive in Rafah, Gaza in POLITICO:
politico.com/news/2024/05/0…

'Israel’s ceaseless bombardment of Gaza is the most intense use of explosive weapons in a densely populated area this century. This, alongside the siege, has created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.'

More from the IRC in @Guardian:
theguardian.com/world/live/202…

The UK government must use all diplomatic tools at its disposal to ensure the Israeli government:

• Refrains from an offensive on Rafah
• Secures an immediate and permanent ceasefire
• Scales up aid efforts to avert further catastrophe in Gaza

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