 Last week the International Committed the Red Cross visited Gaza City. On the way up to Gaza City we saw dozens of people walking towards the south. Some of them had makeshift white flags, many were families with small children carrying with them what they could and all of them had a look of fear on their faces. I'm speaking to you today from Al-Ahli Hospital, one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza City. Driving through the streets, the scenes of devastation are absolutely shocking. Homes destroyed, lives shattered. Civilians are bearing the brunt of this conflict. Humanitarian protection and assistance are essential. The International Committee of the Red Cross.