The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) launched its fourth round of fundraising for humanitarian aid in Gaza on Tuesday (Oct 28).The latest round of funding comes after the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Oct 10, which has allowed humanitarian partners to gradually resume operations in areas of Gaza that were previously inaccessible, said SRC in a statement.Funds collected during this round will be channelled to the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) and Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS).«The ceasefire has given us a critical window to move from emergency relief to rebuilding lives. The road to recovery will be long, but every act of compassion counts,» said Benjamin William, secretary general and CEO of SRC. According to SRC, ERC has sent over 400 shipments containing around 5,700 tonnes of food, 1,400 tonnes of medical supplies and 2,500 tonnes of petrol to Gaza since the ceasefire.PRCS also serves as «a lifeline for the people of Gaza», providing ambulance operations, medical evacuations, essential healthcare, mental health, psychosocial support, and emergency relief. Read more