The Palestine Red Crescent Society expressed deep concern over the fate of its besieged staff in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

The association stated in a statement issued Sunday evening that the Israeli occupation forces are refusing to coordinate the rescue of the crew members trapped in Rafah, noting that contact with them has been lost for approximately 15 hours.

Israeli occupation forces surrounded a Red Crescent ambulance crew early this morning as it was on its way to rescue wounded people in Rafah. Its fate remains unknown.