President of Qatar Red Crescent, Sheikh Abdullah bin Thamer Al Thani
Doha: The President of Qatar Red Crescent, Sheikh Abdullah bin Thamer Al Thani, confirmed that its relief field teams would continue their humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip. This comes after an Israeli strike on the QRCS office in Gaza, causing deaths and injuries.
On his official Twitter handle, Sheikh Abdullah said, “I would like to express my gratitude to All my colleagues, national societies, heads of #RedCrescent #RedCross, local & International bodies & All individuals who have expressed their solidarity with #QRC after the targeting of its office in #Gaza, wishing safety for everyone.”
Sheikh Abdullah noted that humanitarian workers would continue assessing the damages and delivering food and medical relief aid to affected civilians.
Director General International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Robert Mardini
Besides, Robert Mardini, Director General International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has expressed shock at the attack on the QRCS office.
In a tweet, Mardini said, “Shocked that the Qatar #RedCrescent office in #Gaza was hit in an airstrike. Luckily all @QRCS staff are safe. But all steps must be taken to ensure medical infrastructures & staff are protected. This incident will only hinder humanitarian response at this critical time.”
Also, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said it was mortified by the attack on essential facilities in Gaza, with the QRCS and the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
“We are horrified by the ongoing destruction of critical medical facilities in Gaza, from @MSF clinics to @QRCS HQ. After repeated escalations & 14 years of blockade, Gaza has little-to-no health care infrastructure to speak of. What remains is under attack during a pandemic,” the UN agency said in a tweet.
On Monday, Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli occupation bombing of the QRCS and damages and destruction of parts of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Hospital for Rehabilitation and Prostheses due to the continuous attacks on buildings surrounding the hospital.
