Rafah field hospital sees deadliest day since opening: Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says its field hospital in Rafah has treated 179 people wounded in what it called the single deadliest incident since opening the facility a year ago.

In a statement, the ICRC confirmed that at least 21 people were already dead when they arrived at the hospital, most suffering from gunshot or shrapnel injuries. Women and children were among the casualties.

“All patients said they had been trying to reach an aid distribution site,” the ICRC noted, highlighting the severe toll of violence on civilians attempting to access humanitarian supplies.