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News and updates about International Committee of the Red Cross

One year since massacre:

Red Cross demands access to hostages

During the meeting, representatives of the Red Cross reiterated their official demand to have access to the hostages and provide them with treatment according to international humanitarian law.

Red Cross demands access to hostages

Haredi minister: Don't allow Red Cross to visit Nukhba terrorists

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu block Red Cross visits to Nukhba terrorists until Red Cross visits Israelis held hostage in Gaza.

Haredi minister: Don't allow Red Cross to visit Nukhba terrorists

Supreme Court:

Explain why the Red Cross is forbidden from visiting terrorists

The Supreme Court has issued a conditional order demanding the state explain why Red Cross representatives are not allowed to visit terrorists captured in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

Explain why the Red Cross is forbidden from visiting terrorists

Hostages' families to Red Cross:

'Where is your help? Your inaction speaks volumes'

Marking UN World Humanitarian Day, the families of the Israeli hostages being held in Gaza attacked the ICRC for not aiding their loved ones.

'Where is your help? Your inaction speaks volumes'

The Ukrainian woman the Red Cross abandoned

Police officer Mariana Checheliuk spent two years being tortured in Russian captivity after the Red Cross broke its promise to protect her family.

The Ukrainian woman the Red Cross abandoned

Britain's ultimatum:

Israel must allow Red Cross visits to terrorists

If the demand is not met, Britain will end arms sales to Israel and support a similar embargo for all of Europe.

Israel must allow Red Cross visits to terrorists

Red Cross claims:

'Both Israel and Hamas refuse prisoner visits'

The Red Cross's Middle East director says that the decision from both sides is unacceptable.

'Both Israel and Hamas refuse prisoner visits'

Amid the war:

Israel to give in to the Red Cross

Despite the organization not giving any information about the Israeli civilians held hostage by Hamas, Israel will disclose information to the Red Cross about Gazans in Israeli prisons.

Israel to give in to the Red Cross

Red Cross not providing medications to hostages

ICRC denies Hamas' claim it is in charge of ensuring medicines get to the Israeli hostages, leaving it unclear who will provide the medications to those who need them.

Red Cross not providing medications to hostages

Plane with medications for hostages lands in Egypt

Qatari military plane carrying medications for hostages lands in Egypt, with second plane to follow soon.

Plane with medications for hostages lands in Egypt

Red Cross VP:

Hostage-taking strictly prohibited under int'l law

VP of the International Committee of the Red Cross stresses: 'Hostage-taking is strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law, ICRC keeps calling for all hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally. Every day counts.'

Hostage-taking strictly prohibited under int'l law

Do not hold your breath: Red Cross and the hostages

The Red Cross indulged in Holocaust Denial while Jews were being gassed, so why should they care about Israeli hostages in Gaza? Op-ed.

Do not hold your breath: Red Cross and the hostages

Red Cross:

'Our goal is to alleviate suffering on all sides'

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) responds to allegations it told families of Israeli hostages that they should think of the suffering of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza.

'Our goal is to alleviate suffering on all sides'

Op-ed:

A Jewish baby turns 1 year old in Hamas captivity

The Red Cross will not speak for him, nor will the UN, Human Rights Watch, or Amnesty International. We must speak for him everywhere. Op-ed.

A Jewish baby turns 1 year old in Hamas captivity

The Red Cross is an utter, hypocritical failure

In Toronto, they hid behind locked doors when we came. Hard to beleive they wrote the Geneva Conventions. Opinion.

The Red Cross is an utter, hypocritical failure

So drunk on hate they can't see straight

How low the UN and Red Cross have fallen. Hamas killed an Arab boy, Ahmed Poola, as he took aid from a truck. No UN reaction. Op-ed.

So drunk on hate they can't see straight

Controversial former UNRWA chief to serve as Red Cross Dir.-Gen.

Red Cross appoints Pierre Krahenbuhl, who resigned as UNRWA chief amid ethical abuse probe, as as its next director-general.

Controversial former UNRWA chief to serve as Red Cross Dir.-Gen.

Father of hostage:

'The Red Cross refuses to take the medicines my son needs'

Families of hostages demand that the Red Cross do its job and visit the hostages being held by Hamas.

'The Red Cross refuses to take the medicines my son needs'

Netanyahu to Red Cross:

'You have every right and expectation to pressure Hamas'

President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu meeet with Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric, demand she work to free the hostages.

'You have every right and expectation to pressure Hamas'

Comedian Michael Rapaport:

'Red Cross, you're behaving like a taxicab'

Comedian Michael Rapaport tears into the Red Cross and UNICEF for their conduct towards Israel's hostages.

'Red Cross, you're behaving like a taxicab'

Red Cross president to visit Israel

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross expected to meet Herzog, Netanyahu, and families of hostages still held by Hamas.

Red Cross president to visit Israel

Netanyahu asks Putin to pressure Red Cross to visit hostages

Israeli PM criticizes Russia's support for Hamas in conversation with President Putin.

Netanyahu asks Putin to pressure Red Cross to visit hostages

Red Cross tells hostage's parents: 'Think of the Palestinians'

Family of woman held by Hamas without her needed medication shocked when ICRC criticizes them for caring about their daughter.

Red Cross tells hostage's parents: 'Think of the Palestinians'

Israeli singer calls to ban Red Cross from Israel

Singer Idan Raichel says the Red Cross is 'persona non grata ' until the return of all hostages.

Israeli singer calls to ban Red Cross from Israel

After Gaza visit:

Red Cross president mentions hostages in passing

Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric releases video from Gaza, but mostly focuses on Gazans and not on hostages held by Hamas.

Red Cross president mentions hostages in passing

Urgent appeal to Red Cross president from families of hostages

Ahead of the Red Cross president's visit to Israel, the families of the hostages urge her to act: 'Every day could be their last'.

Urgent appeal to Red Cross president from families of hostages

Report:

Red Cross president to visit Gaza

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross will visit the Gaza Strip, promote Red Cross visit to hostages held by Hamas.

Red Cross president to visit Gaza

Hostages' families urge Red Cross to take action

Family members of American citizens held in Gaza call on Red Cross to deliver life-saving care to the hostages immediately.

Hostages' families urge Red Cross to take action

Health Minister:

'Red Cross needs to give hope to hostages' families'

Health Minister Uriel Busso blasts Red Cross which has still not met the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.

'Red Cross needs to give hope to hostages' families'

The Red Cross has Jewish blood on its hands

Ignoring a family’s pleas to provide their elderly mother with medication, not nsisting on seeing hostages-the Red Cross is useless. Op-ed.

The Red Cross has Jewish blood on its hands

These are the 10 hostages who were freed today

Fifth group of hostages released after ceasefire extended by two days. 9 women and a 17-year-old girl are being released.

These are the 10 hostages who were freed today

Red Cross receives 4th group of freed hostages

9 children, 2 mothers on their way home as ceasefire extended for 2 days, allowing for release of 20 more hostages.

Red Cross receives 4th group of freed hostages

Daughter of freed hostage:

Red Cross refused to take medication for my mother

Daughter of Elma Avraham, 84-year-old in serious condition, says Red Cross refused to accept medication to pass to her mother.

Red Cross refused to take medication for my mother

Report: Hamas to free Russian-Israel hostage at Putin's request

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reported to have interceded to secure the release of an additional Israeli with Russian citizenship.

Report: Hamas to free Russian-Israel hostage at Putin's request

Red Cross official:

'We can't make predictions' on Hamas releasing hostages

Red Cross crisis response director Pascal Hundt tells Sky News release of hostages was 'extremely emotional moment' for all present.

'We can't make predictions' on Hamas releasing hostages

49 days later:

First group of hostages returns to Israel

Hamas releases first batch of 13 hostages as agreed upon in ceasefire deal. Israel releases 39 security prisoners.

First group of hostages returns to Israel

Watch:

Hamas hands over hostages to the Red Cross

Footage released by Hamas shows Israeli and Thai hostages handed over to the Red Cross before their return to Israel.

Hamas hands over hostages to the Red Cross

'When it comes to Jewish blood, the Red Cross disappears'

Cousin of Shiri, whose family was abducted and her parents murdered: We will have to hold the Red Cross accountable for their silence.

'When it comes to Jewish blood, the Red Cross disappears'

Will the Red Cross finally do its job?

The Red Cross will finally visit Hamas hostages. But will the org.that failed in the Holocaust and failed Shalit protect Jews? Op-ed

Will the Red Cross finally do its job?

Elon Musk:

'All X revenue from war to go to Israeli hospitals & Red Cross'

Musk announces donations of all revenue related to war after 27 Democrats accuse X of profiting from accounts glorifying violence.

'All X revenue from war to go to Israeli hospitals & Red Cross'

Netanyahu:

'Red Cross to visit Hamas hostages, provide medical assistance'

For 1st time ever, the Red Cross will visit Israelis held hostage by Hamas, under terms of hostage deal.

'Red Cross to visit Hamas hostages, provide medical assistance'

Red Cross president meets Hamas leader Haniyeh in Qatar

The Red Cross has not been permitted to visit the more than 200 hostages who are held by Hamas in Gaza.

Red Cross president meets Hamas leader Haniyeh in Qatar

FM to Red Cross President:

You must demand a sign of life from the hostages

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets with President of the Red Cross, demands that the Red Cross demand a visit to the hostages held by Hamas.

You must demand a sign of life from the hostages

Netanyahu to ambassadors:

'This battle is your battle, our victory is your victory'

PM speaks to all foreign ambassadors in Israel, says if Middle East falls to 'axis of terror,' Europe will be next and no one will be safe.

'This battle is your battle, our victory is your victory'

Netanyahu demands Red Cross act on behalf of hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks President of Red Cross, demands the Red Cross seek immediate release of Israeli hostages.

Netanyahu demands Red Cross act on behalf of hostages

FM Cohen:

'Red Cross must visit the hostages in Gaza'

Foreign Minister speaks to President of the Red Cross, demands the organization visit hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

'Red Cross must visit the hostages in Gaza'

ICRC requests access to detainees; IPS: Allow access to hostages

International Red Cross requests access to detainees in Israel; Israel Prison Service: Likewise, allow access to Israeli hostages in Gaza

ICRC requests access to detainees; IPS: Allow access to hostages

Shurat Hadin: 'To defeat Hamas, we must isolate Qatar'

The director of the Shurat Hadin lawfare organization explains the legal front against Qatari institutions supporting Hamas.

Shurat Hadin: 'To defeat Hamas, we must isolate Qatar'

Ambassador Herzog:

'Order the return of all hostages unconditionally'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US visits Red Cross, delivers birthday greeting to 9-year-old Israeli boy being held hostage by Hamas.

'Order the return of all hostages unconditionally'

Report presented to Red Cross:

Hostages in immediate danger & unbearable suffering

Report presented today to International Red Cross representatives in Israel reveals the horrific situation.

Hostages in immediate danger & unbearable suffering

50 orgs demand Red Cross work to free Hamas hostages

Jerusalem Institute of Justice leads letter calling on International Committee of the Red Cross to do its job after Hamas massacre.

50 orgs demand Red Cross work to free Hamas hostages

MDA, International Red Cross agree to continue cooperation

Magen David Adom, Red Cross sign agreement to cooperate on improving emergency preparedness, strengthening resilience to disasters.

MDA, International Red Cross agree to continue cooperation

150 dead in storm in Libya

Tropical storm Daniel has left 150 dead and considerable property damage in several Libyan cities.

150 dead in storm in Libya

Red Cross attacks Israel at same time as Tel Aviv attack

International Committee of the Red Cross publishes statement criticizing Jenin counterterror op at same time as ramming attack.

Red Cross attacks Israel at same time as Tel Aviv attack

Red Cross team unable to enter Mariupol to help residents leave

A Red Cross team was unable to enter Mariupol, Ukraine as the war-torn city’s citizens look for help in leaving.

Red Cross team unable to enter Mariupol to help residents leave

Israeli-Arab conflict will never end, say Israeli, PA millenials

Red Cross poll shows most young Israelis and Palestinian Authority residents believe Israel-Arab conflict will continue forever.

Israeli-Arab conflict will never end, say Israeli, PA millenials

Khamenei Defense Advisor:

'We're ready to retaliate tenfold against any American action'

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s advisor on defense affairs: More American troops in region make for 'easy target' for Iran.

'We're ready to retaliate tenfold against any American action'

Exposé: How the Netherlands Red Cross failed the Jews

Exposé: How the Netherlands Red Cross failed the Jews

Red Cross: IDF fire causing 'unprecedented crisis'

Head of Red Cross Middle East division says treatment of those hurt in riots at Gaza border a 'crisis of unprecedented magnitude.'

Red Cross: IDF fire causing 'unprecedented crisis'

MDA shares knowledge with Ecuadorian Red Cross

Ecuador's Red Cross honors Israeli ambassador, MDA organization, citing assistance in building up Red Cross program.

MDA shares knowledge with Ecuadorian Red Cross