Two employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) were killed in an airstrike on their home in Khan Yunis, Gaza.
The strike occurred on Saturday, claiming the lives of Ibrahim Eid and Ahmad Abu Hilal, according to an ICRC statement released Sunday evening.
“We are heartbroken by the death of two dear colleagues,” the organisation shared in a post on its official Instagram account.
The ICRC reiterated its “urgent” appeal for a ceasefire in Gaza, where ongoing violence continues to devastate civilian lives and humanitarian efforts.
No details have been provided about the source of the strike or whether the workers were directly targeted.
The deaths mark another grim moment in the worsening conflict, where aid workers and civilians alike face escalating danger.
The ICRC called for the protection of humanitarian staff, insisting they must never be treated as targets in conflict zones.
“These were humanitarians, not combatants,” the statement read, urging all parties to uphold international humanitarian law.
The latest incident highlights the growing risks for aid agencies operating in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Khan Yunis has seen intense bombardment in recent weeks, further straining medical and rescue operations.
The Red Cross did not say if other family members of the deceased were harmed during the strike.
As the war deepens, the international community continues to call for a lasting resolution to protect civilians and humanitarian workers.
The ICRC stressed the urgent need for restraint and the preservation of life amid an increasingly volatile situation.
