Act now to save lives in Gaza, ICRC head urges world leaders
Published: 6/4/2025

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) describes Gaza as "worse than hell on Earth," emphasizing the urgent need for global intervention to improve the dire situation in the territory. Mirjana Spoljaric calls on world leaders to take immediate action to save lives in Gaza, which she says exceeds acceptable legal, moral, and humane standards. The ICRC, operating in war zones, has over 300 staff in Gaza, predominantly Palestinians, working to provide assistance in the region.