Red Cross temporarily suspends Gaza City operations

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday that it has been forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City and relocate staff due to "intensification of military operations".

"The ICRC will continue to strive to provide support to civilians in Gaza City, whenever circumstances allow, from our offices in Deir al-Balah and Rafah, which remain fully operational," it said in a statement.

The ICRC also said Israel, as the occupying power, has an obligation to ensure that basic needs of the organisation are met.

"Medical personnel, units and means of transport, as well as civil defence personnel must be respected and protected."