The International Committee of the Red Cross says Mahmoud Barakeh was killed in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as he was on his way home.

Barakeh – who leaves behind his wife, three sons and two daughters – worked supporting logistics at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, the group said in a statement.

“His killing is a profound personal loss and a painful moment for our teams,” it said. “This heartbreaking loss is yet another stark reminder of the immense challenges our colleagues, and the people of Gaza, face each day.”