A medical aid organization has reported that one of its staff members was killed and several others injured after its headquarters in southern Gaza came under fire. The facility, operated by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), sustained severe damage in the overnight attack, which the group claims was carried out by Israeli forces.
According to the PRCS, the assault began shortly after midnight, with artillery strikes hitting multiple floors of the building in Khan Younis. Rescue teams attempting to evacuate staff and contain the resulting blaze were reportedly targeted in a second wave of shelling. The organization identified the deceased worker as Omar Isleem and condemned the incident as intentional, noting that the building was clearly marked with protective emblems.
The Israeli military stated it is reviewing the allegations but has not yet confirmed responsibility. Meanwhile, footage from the scene showed extensive structural damage, fires, and bloodstains inside the facility.
This incident adds to mounting concerns over the safety of aid workers in Gaza, where the PRCS says at least 51 of its personnel have been killed since the conflict began. The UN Human Rights Office has called for an independent investigation, expressing alarm over the repeated targeting of emergency responders.
The attack coincides with worsening humanitarian conditions in the enclave. Gaza’s health authorities reported over 100 fatalities in the past day, many of whom were allegedly killed while seeking aid. Hospitals continue to struggle with severe shortages of fuel and medical supplies due to ongoing restrictions on humanitarian access.
Despite international efforts to facilitate aid deliveries, including recent airdrops coordinated with several nations, relief agencies warn that the current levels of assistance remain insufficient to stave off famine and disease.
The conflict, now in its sixth month, has claimed tens of thousands of lives, according to local health officials. Negotiations for a ceasefire remain stalled, with no immediate resolution in sight.
