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Red Cross Condemns Killing of Paramedic in Gaza

2/5/2026

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies condemned the killing of Palestinian paramedic Hussein Hassan Hussein Al-Samiri during a humanitarian mission in Khan Younis, Gaza.
The attack was described as a violation of protections for medical and aid workers.
It noted that 30 Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) staff and volunteers have been killed in Gaza and two in the West Bank since October 2023.

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies condemned the killing of Palestinian paramedic Hussein Hassan Hussein Al-Samiri during a humanitarian mission in Khan Younis, Gaza.
The attack was described as a violation of protections for medical and aid workers.
It noted that 30 Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) staff and volunteers have been killed in Gaza and two in the West Bank since October 2023.