The International Committee of the Red Cross says it is deeply troubled after its convoy carrying medical supplies to Gaza was hit by fire.

Two trucks were damaged and a driver wounded as they made their way to the Al Quds Hospital.

While the Committee’s statement did not identify the source of the fire, it reminded the warring “parties of their obligation under international humanitarian law to respect and protect humanitarian workers at all times”.

Al Jazeera reports that following the incident, the convoy changed its route to reach al-Shifa Hospital, where it delivered the medical supplies.

The convoy then accompanied six ambulances with critically wounded patients to the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt.