What is the ICRCs response to the current crisis?
Since the beginning of the crisis, the ICRC has been closely monitoring the situation on the ground and responding to urgent needs whenever they arise. On July 5, after lengthy negotiations, a team from the ICRC obtained access to Beit Hanoun where the major military operations are taking place. The ICRC distributed 110 food parcels, jerry cans and medicines to residents who had problems moving around because of military tanks operating close by. On July 4 and July 6, following negotiations with the Israeli authorities, medical supplies loaded on ICRC trucks were brought in the Gaza Strip and provided to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Also on July 6, 16,000 litres of fuel were delivered to the water authorities in Gaza to be dispatched to various water stations in the Strip. 4,000 litres have already been delivered to water stations in urgent need of fuel. We maintain close contact with the Palestine Red Crescent Society and coordinate passage for their ambulances. We are receivin
