Gaza: The Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO) has issued a call for an immediate ceasefire and the safeguarding of civilians in the Gaza Strip.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, ARCO released a statement highlighting serious breaches of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions by Israeli authorities. The organization accused these authorities of inhumane actions, including targeting residential areas, medical and relief facilities, obstructing aid, and causing civilian starvation.
ARCO is urging international community organizations to launch independent investigations and hold individuals accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and incitement to genocide occurring in the Gaza Strip.
Additionally, ARCO is advocating for redress for victims, the establishment of sustainable and secure humanitarian corridors, and the removal of administrative and practical barriers hindering the delivery of humanitarian aid. The protection of medical and relief facilities is also emphasized in their call to action.