Jagan Chapagain, the head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, says civilians in Gaza are “facing an unprecedented level of indignity, misery and suffering”.

“The healthcare situation is on the brink of collapse with hospitals facing desperate conditions,” he said in a statement on X, adding that the humanitarian situation in the enclave is “beyond catastrophic”.

Chapagain also said that “an escalating food crisis exacerbates an already dire situation,” with countless people having nothing to break their fast with in Ramadan, Al Jazeera reported.

“The plight of [Israeli] hostages remains a serious humanitarian concern, leaving their families caught between despair and hope as they wait for news about their loved ones,” the IFRC chief added.