Yunis al-Khatib

Yunis al-Khatib is the President of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, an organization that provides medical and humanitarian assistance in the Palestinian territories. He has been a prominent voice in advocating for the protection of medical personnel during conflicts, particularly in light of recent incidents involving attacks on ambulances and healthcare workers in the Gaza Strip. Al-Khatib has condemned attacks on first responders and has called for accountability when such violations occur, emphasizing the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law.