International Organizations Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has issued a rare public statement calling for a "pause" in the fighting in Gaza, as Israeli authorities have ordered the population to leave their homes without ensuring access to basic necessities like food and water. The ICRC emphasizes that international humanitarian law protects all civilians, including those who remain in Gaza, and expresses concern for the safety of its colleagues in the region. They stress the need for humanitarian organizations to be able to increase aid operations and provide life-saving relief to the people of Gaza.