Red Cross Describes Gaza as 'Hell on Earth' Amid Hospital Supply Crisis

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, has described the humanitarian conditions in Gaza as 'hell on earth,' warning that the organization's field hospital will exhaust its medical supplies within two weeks due to a blockade of humanitarian aid since March 2. The ongoing Israeli military offensive, which resumed on March 18, has led to significant civilian casualties and displacement, with recent reports indicating over 50,000 deaths since October 2023. Spoljaric emphasized that people in Gaza lack access to essential resources such as water, electricity, and food, while the World Health Organization noted that 22 out of 36 hospitals are only minimally functional. Humanitarian workers face increasing danger as they attempt to deliver aid, with a recent incident resulting in the deaths of emergency personnel raising alarms about their safety. Amidst these dire conditions, Spoljaric has called for an immediate ceasefire to address the grave humanitarian crisis and facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas. Israel maintains that it follows international law, asserting that its military actions are necessary to combat Hamas, despite widespread international concern over civilian welfare.