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2009-05-24

A French Delegation visited a PRCS branch in Gaza and was briefed on the serious damage which occurred during the last Israeli aggression

        A French delegation visited the PRCS branch in Gaza on 05-18-2009, the delegation was briefed on the serious damage that occurred to PRCS buildings and facilities mainly Al Quds hospital during the latest Israeli aggression against Gaza.
The French Delegation, to include Henri Venon, the advisor for the French president, , and Franso Banklowi, the advisor for the French Counsel in Jerusalem, in the company of Dr. Khalid Judah, a member of the Executive office for PRCS, and Dr. Khalil Abu Ful, the coordinator of Disaster Response at PRCS, toured the administrative building and the PRCS Gaza store house which were completely burnt, as well as Al-Quds Hospital which was seriously damaged as a result of a direct hit from the Israeli Occupational Forces during the latest aggression against Gaza.
During the visit, the French Delegation questioned if the Israeli Occupational Forces had given an explanation for the bombing of these buildings, which were supposed to be protected in accordance to the Geneva agreements and International Humanitarian Laws. Dr. Khalid Judah's response was that the Israeli Forces had ignored all of those laws.
At the end of the tour, Judah gave the French Delegation a brief summary about the Red Crescent and ways to overcome the difficulties which the PRCS faces to accomplish its mission. The French Delegate asked for additional needed data concerning the needs of the renovation and re equipping of Al-Quds hospital