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ICRC mourns colleague killed in Gaza

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It is with enormous sadness that we announce the death of another ICRC colleague in Gaza.

Mahmoud Barakeh, who worked supporting logistics at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, was killed on Sunday, 22nd June.

Mahmoud leaves behind his wife, three sons, and two daughters.

His killing is a profound personal loss and a painful moment for our teams.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of working alongside him.

This heartbreaking loss is yet another stark reminder of the immense challenges our colleagues, and the people of Gaza, face each day.

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The ICRC has been present in Israel and the occupied territories (including the Golan, West Bank and Gaza Strip, and Shebaa Farms) since 1967. As a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization, we promote compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and work to mitigate the impact of armed conflict, other violence and occupation on civilians through our protection activities and assistance programs.