Beirut, Geneva, 2 March 2025 - The closure of all border crossings for the transportation of aid into Gaza Strip represents a severe risk to the millions of people who have been struggling to survive for 16 months.  

It is vital that a ceasefire is maintained. The people of Gaza need safety, shelter, healthcare, food and psychological support while a sustainable solution for long-lasting peace is found.  

Palestine Red Crescent volunteers and staff have been tirelessly responding, providing emergency medical services, emergency supplies, shelter, and psychological support - despite facing immense challenges themselves.  

The IFRC network has been bringing desperately needed supplies into Gaza from Egypt, Jordan and the West Bank since the advent of the ceasefire. The Jordanian Red Crescent and Egyptian Red Crecent have been working alongside Palestine Red Crescent to ensure this vital aid reached ravaged communities. Without access to aid, people’s lives are on a knife-edge once again. 

The IFRC reiterates its calls to the parties for:  

• Safe and unhindered access for aid into, and to all parts of, the Gaza Strip
• The protection of civilians, humanitarian workers, healthcare workers and their facilities, and the respect of the Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems.   
• The immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.