Red Cross on war's impact on children: 'This is a moral failing'
One month into the Israel-Hamas war, the International Committee of the Red Cross called on both sides to "deescalate now" to prevent more suffering among the civilians in Gaza and Israel, particularly children.
The organization called for the release of hostages "immediately" and for the restoration of "critical services," such as water, electricity and health care, in Gaza.
"Among the most shocking impact is the agony children have had to bear. Children have been ripped from their families and held hostage. In Gaza, ICRC surgeons treat toddlers whose skin is charred from widespread burns," ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric said in a statement. "What more must children endure? The images of suffering, dead and wounded children will haunt us all. This is a moral failing."