The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed that the Israeli occupation's attempt to forcibly deport citizens from the Gaza Strip, and give them 24 hours to move to the south of the Strip, under a siege that deprives them of food, water, and electricity, is not consistent with international humanitarian law.

The committee explained, in a statement, that in light of the Israeli military siege, humanitarian organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, will not be able to provide assistance to citizens, noting that the needs of the people of Gaza are very great, and humanitarian organizations must be able to increase relief operations.

The United Nations Human Rights Office had previously expressed its rejection of what the occupation authorities announced regarding the need for all citizens north of the Gaza Valley to move to the south of the Strip.

It said: The complete siege announced by the Israeli occupation is already leading to a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, as estimates indicate the displacement of more than 250,000 people, the cessation of the only electricity station from work, and severe water scarcity.