An International Committee of the Red Cross delegation visited the UAE Field Hospital in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on November 5, 2026, to review medical services and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
During the hospital tour, the ICRC team was briefed on the facility’s medical capabilities, available equipment, and the healthcare services being provided to patients and injured people. The Emirati medical teams were highlighted for their efforts to provide essential care and alleviate suffering among residents amid ongoing humanitarian conditions.
The delegation and hospital representatives discussed potential improvements to cooperation and coordination in the medical and humanitarian fields, aiming to better meet the needs of patients and injured people throughout the Gaza Strip.
ICRC officials noted the hospital’s readiness to support Gaza’s healthcare sector as part of the UAE’s sustained humanitarian efforts. The visit reaffirmed the joint commitment of both sides to strengthen medical assistance and relieve the burden on Palestinian civilians.
