‘Do we really call this a ceasefire?’ MSF doctor asks
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says Palestinians across Gaza are facing an “overwhelming level of death and catastrophic injuries” as a result of Israel’s recent bombardment.
The medical charity said its teams treated dozens of wounded patients yesterday at three hospitals in the enclave.
“When I got to the emergency room, it was a desperate situation,” said Dr Morten Rostrup, a Norwegian physician who works at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza’s Deir el-Balah. “There is no doubt this is an attack on civilians, with so many children being injured and killed. Do we really call this a ceasefire?”
Dozens of dead bodies were also brought to the medical facilities, MSF said.
“We have repeatedly called for a sustained ceasefire to stop the overwhelming level of death and catastrophic injuries suffered by civilians. So far, we are witnessing the consequences of repeated violations of this ceasefire, which perpetuate the ongoing genocide in Gaza,” the group added.
On 29 October, our teams across the Gaza Strip treated severely wounded patients from attacks by Israeli forces, which caused alarming civilian casualties. We have seen injured patients in Al-Aqsa, Nasser, and Al-Shifa hospitals.
Dr Morten Rostrup, a doctor at Al-Aqsa…
— MSF International (@MSF) October 30, 2025
Red Cross raises ‘grave concerns’ for Gaza as cold winter months near
The International Committee of the Red Cross has warned that Palestinians in Gaza continue to face shortages of shelter, hygiene supplies and warm clothing as winter approaches.
“While there has been a slight improvement following the implementation of the ceasefire, the living conditions of civilians continue to be incredibly challenging,” said the agency’s Gaza security coordinator, Amila Suriyarathne.
Suriyarathne added that while community bakeries and kitchens have been running, a “drastic increase” in supplies is needed to meet local needs.
Living conditions in Gaza are still increasingly challenging.
A drastic increase in supplies is necessary to meet the needs that exist on the ground, especially as winter approaches.
ICRC EcoSec coordinator shares: pic.twitter.com/yO6kqRGh1i
— ICRC in Israel & OT (@ICRC_ilot) October 30, 2025
