6 days ago · Following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that came into effect on January 19, the ICRC, which already had 130 staff in Gaza, is deploying more personnel, including doctors.

Jan 29, 2025 · During the operations, ICRC representatives also maintain regular contact with both Israeli officials and Hamas, as well as mediators. Image source, Getty Images Image caption,

Jan 29, 2025 · Officials of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) did nothing to interfere with this intimidating display of indignity and public humiliation. Instead, uniformed ICRC officials complied when Hamas fighters handed them “certificates of completion to sign.” The three young women were then forced to hold these documents while ...

What does the ICRC do in Israel and the occupied territories? What has ICRC's emergency response been since 7 October? Is the ICRC more active in the occupied Palestinian territory than in Israel? Does the Red Cross consider religion when …

Mar 9, 2024 · In the face of such deep suffering, we are making three urgent calls: • A cessation of hostilities to allow for meaningful assistance to reach the people in need. • That hostages held by Hamas are released unconditionally and their dignity, safety and medical needs cared for. The ICRC reiterates its call to be allowed to visit the hostages.

Nov 27, 2023 · With intense focus on the hostages released by Hamas, a quiet but crucial part has been played by an organisation at the centre of their handover, the International Committee of the Red...

We are persistently advocating for the release of the remaining hostages, directly with Hamas, with the Israeli authorities, and with other international actors who can influence the parties to the conflict to obtain access to the hostages.

Dec 19, 2023 · The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Tuesday deplored the conflict in Gaza as a "moral failure" of the international community and urged Israel and Hamas to reach...

On October 13, 2023, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) released an extraordinary statement, which among other things called for the release of Israeli hostages, condemned Israel’s “limitless destruction of Gaza,” and termed Israel’s calls to evacuate northern Gaza a violation of international humanitarian law (IHL).

Dec 10, 2023 · Sporting unmistakable red and white livery, the men and women of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) co-ordinated the transfer of hostages from the control of masked Hamas...