Jan 25, 2025 · We have been present in Israel and the occupied territories since 1967 and have offices in Tel Aviv, Gaza, and across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. We carry out our work in coordination with our partners, the Palestine …

Jan 25, 2025 · This phase began with the safe transfer of four hostages from Gaza to Israeli authorities. Throughout the release process, the ICRC’s primary concern was ensuring the secure transfer of those held hostage. This is a responsibility we take extremely seriously. The ICRC then facilitated the release ...

6 days ago · Jerusalem (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today safely transferred three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 175 Palestinian detainees from Israeli detention centres to Gaza and the West Bank. In total 183 detainees were released today.

Jan 30, 2025 · Geneva (ICRC) –The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today facilitated the third stage of release operations, reuniting more families. “We are relieved that more people have been safely returned home,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. “However, today’s conditions underscore the importance of all parties upholding their agreements and ensuring operations take place ...

Jun 13, 2024 · The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been closely monitoring the situation in northern Israel. Hostilities in the north have caused death and injuries to civilians and widespread damage to infrastructure in cities, towns and communities close to the Israel-Lebanon border.

Dec 19, 2023 · Since the 7th of October, the world has witnessed a new and unimaginable wave of tragedy unfold across Israel and the occupied territories. As we pass the two-month mark of the intensification of this armed conflict, the armed violence continues to …

Jan 29, 2025 · Once the details are received, a team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) sets off in vehicles marked with the humanitarian organisation's logo to pick up the hostages in Gaza ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The ICRC facilitated the transfer of three Israeli and five Thai hostages from multiple locations in Gaza to Israeli authorities. The ICRC also facilitated the release and transfer of 75 detainees from Israeli detention centres to Gaza and the West Bank. In total, 110 Palestinian detainees were released today.

Jan 16, 2025 · ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric stresses the importance of humanitarian action and political commitment as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement offers a glimmer of hope for lasting...

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