The International Committee of the Red Cross issued a statement on Fallujah. It read in part “The ICRC urges the belligerents to ensure that all those in need of such care–whether friend or foe–be given access to medical facilities and that medical personnel and vehicles can function without hindrance at all times.” In the initial days of the attack, the US has destroyed one hospital, seized a second, destroyed a medical supply center and bombed a first aid clinic.