WHO mourns two Red Crescent paramedics killed in Rafah by Israel
In a post on social media, the World Health Organization (WHO) said healthcare “is not a target”, adding that “health workers are protected under international humanitarian law and must always be able to safely perform their duties”.
The WHO sent its condolences to the families of two Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) paramedics who were killed by Israeli forces in Rafah on Thursday.
Their deaths bring to 19 the number of PRCS killed in Gaza by Israeli forces since the start of the latest conflict in October.
.@WHO mourns the deaths of Haitham Tubasi and Suhail Hassouna, @PalestineRCS paramedics who were killed yesterday while trying to respond to a call in Tal al-Sultan.
— WHO in occupied Palestinian territory (@WHOoPt) May 30, 2024
We offer our deepest condolences to their families.
Health workers are protected under international…