The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that 15 bodies were found in Rafah, Gaza, following an incident where its medics and other responders came under heavy fire by Israeli forces. In a statement, PRCS President Younis al-Khatib condemned the targeting of humanitarian workers, describing the act as a war crime under international humanitarian law.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported gaining access to search for rescue teams under Israeli fire in western Rafah, recovering multiple bodies and continuing its humanitarian mission amidst ongoing conflict.

On March 23, following the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza – including eight from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society – the organization issued a statement calling for an independent international investigation. The statement condemned the targeting of its ambulance convoy as a war crime and highlighted a dangerous pattern of repeated violations of international humanitarian law.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society called for an immediate investigation into the deaths of eight of its emergency technicians who were attacked by the Israeli army, labeling the incident a war crime. The organization demands that the perpetrators be held accountable and emphasizes the need for urgent action to ensure justice for the victims.

On October 29, 2024, amid a major military offensive in northern Gaza that threatened over 100,000 people, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society mobilized emergency ambulances and provided critical care to wounded civilians under extreme conditions and with minimal supplies.