Gaza: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated over 37 relief projects valued at more than $42 million, benefiting approximately 1.7 million individuals in Gaza and the West Bank. These efforts have been in place since the onset of the Israeli war on Gaza on October 7, 2023. According to Qatar News Agency, QRCS has directed the majority of its resources towards the Gaza Strip, addressing urgent needs caused by the ongoing conflict. The humanitarian interventions span various sectors, including food security, shelter, water, and health. Dr. Akram Nassar, Director of the Qatar Red Crescent Office in Gaza, highlighted in an exclusive interview that the organization is executing substantial projects to meet the critical humanitarian demands of Gaza's residents, who continue to suffer due to the protracted war. Dr. Nassar stated that QRCS, operational in the Gaza Strip since 2008, has rolled out hundreds of relief and development initiatives over the years. Despite operating under challenging and hazardou s conditions imposed by the conflict, QRCS continues to provide essential services to Gaza residents. In the food security domain, the organization has distributed over 24,000 food baskets, 300,000 hot meals, and substantial quantities of various foodstuffs, including 76,000 vegetable baskets, 100 tons of preserved red meat, and 200 tons of dates. In the shelter sector, QRCS has supplied over 18,000 pieces of winter clothing, 30,000 kilos of firewood, shelter tents, and other non-food items. The organization aims to implement water and hygiene projects shortly, encompassing the distribution of thousands of tankers and bottles of potable water, as well as family hygiene packages. Plans are underway to dispatch 21 trucks loaded with relief aid to Gaza, with the first convoy having already begun its journey. Dr. Nassar further elaborated on QRCS's contributions to the health sector, which include delivering medicines and medical supplies to local health institutions, providing ambulances and mobile clinics, an d supporting over 5,000 surgical operations amidst severe resource constraints. The specialized surgical operations project, backed by around 50 consultant doctors, continues to address critical health issues, although the blockade has prevented patients from seeking treatment abroad. The health situation in Gaza's hospitals is dire, with only four out of 13 government hospitals still operational. Dr. Nassar emphasized QRCS's ongoing efforts to bridge gaps in the health sector by importing medical supplies and planning to expand medical staff presence. Despite these efforts, the war has severely disrupted local projects, halting 15 development initiatives and causing extensive infrastructure destruction. Dr. Nassar concluded by acknowledging the significant challenges QRCS faces in carrying out local projects due to the ongoing conflict. The organization is compelled to procure supplies from abroad, but these efforts are frequently obstructed by delays and restrictions imposed by occupation authorities, pro longing project timelines significantly.